No contest in animal cruelty

Two women from Wellston who were charged last year with multiple counts of animal cruelty have each pleaded no contest to each of the charges.Forty-nine charges of cruelty to animals were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 17, 2023 against Lisa Zumstein, 60, and Madeline Zumstein, 20.

Two life terms for Chandler man

A Chandler man convicted by a jury in February of this year of committing four crimes against a minor has been handed two life sentences and two other 25-year prison terms as well.

Additional pornography charge filed

A Stroud man already charged with four felonies related to children and scheduled for the May disposition docket now faces a fifth count.A formal charge of aggravated possession of child pornography was filed March 15 in Lincoln County District Court this year against Shamus Patrick Palermo, 49.

Court dates reset in burglaries

Hearings have been reset for three defendants arrested by Lincoln County deputies in late December in connection with recent burglaries.Tommy Nathaniel Tilley, 19, of Cushing was charged Dec.

Meeker swears in new board member

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved temporary appropriations for the 20242025 school year and a new Office No. 4 board member was administered the oath of office.

10,000 marijuana plants seized

A Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs and more than 10,000 marijuana plants were discovered and destroyed.

Dale board hires teachers

Dale Board of Education members have hired three new teachers and approved amending the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.After spending about 30 minutes in executive session, board members returned to open meeting.

Sentencing in firearms case

A Cushing man charged last December on a firearms count has waived his preliminary hearing, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.Alfred John Saddington, 60, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 28, 2023 with possession of a firearm after former felony conviction.

NRC students of the month

Turner Turnpike going cashless

The days of fumbling for change while speeding down Turner Turnpike are coming to an end. The toll road will be officially cashless on May 1, with the transition happening overnight, according to Joe Echelle, executive director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.