Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners in their most recent meeting adopted a resolution for erosion control and a driveway for the new OSU Extension office and approved a resolution for a refund request from the Lincoln County County Citizens Alliance.Commissioners also approved Section 33 Estates Plat in...

No bond in St. Cloud case

A supersedeas bond of $300,000 for the St. Cloud buildings was not posted by the deadline of Dec. 16, according to the Lincoln County Court Clerk’s Office, opening up the way for the City of Chandler to demolish the historic hotel buildings.The City of Chandler had no comment at this time; however,...

Former judge back in court

Former district judge Craig Key was booked at the Lincoln County Jail on Dec. 12 and appeared before Judge Emily Mueller on Dec. 19 for violating his probation terms, according to court records.On Friday, Judge Mueller tentatively set his next court date for March 12 and said that the case would be...

Plane crash at Stroud Airport

A small plane crashed at the Stroud Municipal Airport on Saturday, with minor injuries though the aircraft was totaled, according to first responders.Stroud Fire Chief Chris Wilson said they received a call a little before noon.The pilot of a Rockwell single-engine prop plane indicated he was...

Sentencing continued for man in child pornography case

The sentencing for a Chandler man facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography and who pleaded innocent, then waived a speedy trial, has been continued.Three charges were originally filed in early September of 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod...

Christmas in Lincoln County

As the song says, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around our area. Right, a cowboy-hatted Santa Claus sits on the back of a pickup at May Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chandler on Dec. 20, ready to take photos with kiddos.

Lions of the month announced

Lily Milam, Finley West and Jaycee Cross have been selected as the Lions of the Month for December by the Chandler Lions Club.Lily Milam is the daughter of Rusty and Ginger Milam. She has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in her class.

Abuse felony charge added for Sparks man

A Sparks man who already has seven previous felony convictions faces a new felony.Richard William Long, 55, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 8, 2025 with domestic abuse—assault and battery.Special Judge Emily Mueller set Long’s bond at $1,000 with the condition he have no...