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Ambulance vote passes

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Lincoln County voters in Tuesday’s General Election decided in favor of creating an Emergency Medical Service District to help provide more widespread ambulance service throughout the county.Unofficial vote totals show 9,107 or 59.
Carl McGuire U.S. Army Korea, 1952-53

Carl McGuire U.S. Army Korea, 1952-53

Honoring veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
We have our annual Salute to Veterans in this week’s edition.You’ll find photos of veterans from our area on Pages 1D-8D.Please open that section, turn the pages slowly and look at each face.Most of them are images of young people, some recent, some decades old.
Dear Veterans

Dear Veterans

Dear Veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Dear Veterans, Thank you for your bravery, courage, selflessness, and determination to make the world a better place. I am so appreciative that I have my freedoms and rights that people around the world do not get the privilege of having. You are the reason we are free.
HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Guilty verdict in murder trial

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A Lincoln County jury has convicted a man from Sioux City, Iowa of first degree murder and three other felony counts in the death of a Carney area man.The jury deliberated just a little over an hour before returning verdicts against Clyde Dean Clayton, 42.

Pig Roast Nov. 2

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Lincoln County 4-H is hosting a pig roast, auction and its fourth annual pie contest on Nov. 2 at the Agri-Civic Center.The meal starts at 6:30 p.m. with the auction kicking off at 7 p.m. All of the proceeds will benefit Lincoln County 4-H members and activities throughout the year.

Bench warrant for Sparks man returned

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A bench warrant issued for a Sparks man who failed to appear in court on a felony and a misdemeanor following his arrest has been returned and filed.Billy Ray Moore., 44, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with possessing firearms after conviction or during probation, a felony.
From left to right are Carlee Milehan, Janna Collins and Kelly Lee. The three women work at The Honey Pot, which recently won the bid for the Downtown Beautification Project launched by the City of Chandler. They will put up planters from City Hall down to 11th Street and maintain them throughout the year. Photo/Emily Kalka

From left to right are Carlee Milehan, Janna Collins and Kelly Lee. The three women work at The Honey Pot, which recently won the bid for the Downtown Beautification Project launched by the City of Chandler. They will put up planters from City Hall down to 11th Street and maintain them throughout the year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Honey Pot to sweeten Chandler

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Emily Kalka Staff Writer Downtown Chandler is about to look a lot brighter. The City of Chandler launched a new beautification project, awarding the bid to a local business, The Honey Pot.
Grass fire erupts

Grass fire erupts

Grass fire erupts

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A Cushing man facing felonies in two different cases filed against him this year has pleaded innocent during his arraignment in one of the cases.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court in January of this year against Eddie Gene Moore, 73.
Grass fire on Highway 18

Grass fire on Highway 18

Grass fire on Highway 18

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Area fire departments were busy again on Tuesday, including working a grass fire along Highway 18 north of the Deep Fork River. Photo/Jennifer Pryor
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