County commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners during their most recent meeting approved a low bid for equipment and outfitting of five 2024 Dodge Ram vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the low bid was submitted by Light’em Up for $45,350.

January Rotarians of the month

Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn LedfordandElizabeth Myers were named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Lauren Dollarhite is the daughter of Brandon and Rebecca Dollarhite. She has a GPA of 3.82 and has been in Honors English for three years.

Resolutions

While we have just started a new year, it’s taken me just a little longer to jot down the resolutions for the coming 12 months.

Carney students’ activities

Students at Carney High School certainly kept busy during the fall semester by participating in offcampus learning opportunities in the larger area, regional and national communities.

Trial set in manslaughter case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a first degree manslaughter charge and who pleaded innocent during his arraignment A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.

Trials set on felony drug charges

Jury trials have been scheduled 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.

Promotions announced at Vision Bank in Meeker

Vision Bank President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Bagwell, is pleased to announce the promotion of Derrick Shouse to Mortgage Loan Originator. Shouse will serve Meeker and the surrounding communities providing the full scope of mortgage services offered by Vision Bank.

Public Records

Chandler PoliceThe Chandler Police Department responded to the following: Saturday, October 26Ofc. Gilleland responded to a two-car collision on 1st and Manvel involving a red Toyota Rav4 and a white Dodge 150. Both vehicles sustained minor damage, and neither driver had any injuries.

Driver charged with trafficking

A driver stopped on the Turner Turnpike for a traffic violation that led to a felony drug charge after more than 50 pounds of marijuana was seized from his vehicle as been set for the felony disposition docket.