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Two felonies charged

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man previously convicted of five felonies over several years has been charged with two more.

County commissioners

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Kickapoo Tribe for asphalt overlay on Britton Road in District 3.

Davenport falls to Weleetka in opener

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The Davenport Bulldogs found it tough sledding in their season opener last Friday night losing 50-0 to No. 1 ranked Weleetka.Coach John Greenfield said, “Experience got a hold of inexperience,” as he described the loss.“We played a really good team.

Closure on Allison Avenue

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

On Sept. 3, a block of Allison Avenue running from Route 66 to Fifth Street was closed permanently. Part of the road was pulled up by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, while a new parking lot is currently under construction.

Suspended sentence in turnpike case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A Texas motorist who was stopped on the Turner Turnpike arrested and charged with a drug offense has pleaded guilty and drawn a suspended prison term.Son Chi Nguyen, 45, of Richmond, Texas was charged in Lincoln County District Court Nov.

Dale Board of Education

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Dale School Board members approved the Estimate of Needs for the 2024-2025 school year during their most recent meeting and approved capacity numbers for 2024-2025.School Supt. Will Jones said the the Estimate of Needs for 2024-2025 totals $5,536,492.26.

Jerry Louis Lorenz

Suspect charged with trying to shoot jailer

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A suspect who was arrested by a Wellston police officer for driving while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol, reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a Lincoln County Sheriff’s jailer who was patting him down.

Dale alum wins sreenwriting contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

If screenwriter, actor and director Adam Hampton’s producing partner, Luke Wyckoff, had asked him before entering Kinolime.com’s screenwriting contest, he would have told him to not even bother.“I’m kind of cynical, but he was excited about it.

Stroud won the 66 Classic trophy Friday night, beating Chandler 21-14 and breaking a four-year Lions’ winning streak. It was the first time for Stroud’s seniors to win the trophy and they made of it in the post-game celebration. For more on the game, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud wins!

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Honoring a local hero

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The family of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts sits around the sign marking the street named after him in the Chandler VFW on Aug. 31. The VFW Post held a ceremony to recognize the Medal of Honor recipient. Capt. Pitts was the first African American officer given the honor in the Vietnam War.

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