School elections for Lincoln County voters

Early voting on bond proposals in the McLoud and Luther School Districts for voters who reside in Lincoln County opens today, Sep. 7 and will also be held on Friday, Sep. 8. Those voting next Tuesday, Sep. 12, must cast their ballots at their respective precincts.

Hearing reset for former substitute

The preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a former Wellston substitute teacher facing four sex-related felonies with minors following an investigation by Lincoln County officers and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Trial set in abuse case

A Chandler man facing a felony charge of domestic abuse by strangulation has pleaded not guilty and a trial date has been set. following a reported incident at a Chandler residence has waived his preliminary hearing.

Hearings pending in McLoud drug case

Pre-preliminary hearings have been set for two McLoud men facing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony.

Hearing continued in Stroud chase

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a driver facing four charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested.

Lincoln County Fair

Pottawatomie County Fair

Pottawatomie County’s 84th annual Free Fair kicks off next week on Wednesday, Sep. 6 when all non-livestock entries may be brought to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee.

Hearing on assault on officers

A preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a Chandler woman facing three felony charges, among them two for assault and battery upon a police officer, after her arrest. Cheryl Manning, 46, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Oct.

Guilty plea in harboring case

A Prague woman facing a harboring from justice charge has pleaded guilty to the charge and drawn a deferred sentence except some time to be served in the county jail. Whitney Harrison, 34 at the time and from Prague, was charged July 29, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court.