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Bench warrant for Sparks man returned

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A bench warrant issued for a Sparks man who failed to appear in court on a felony and a misdemeanor following his arrest has been returned and filed.Billy Ray Moore., 44, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with possessing firearms after conviction or during probation, a felony.
From left to right are Carlee Milehan, Janna Collins and Kelly Lee. The three women work at The Honey Pot, which recently won the bid for the Downtown Beautification Project launched by the City of Chandler. They will put up planters from City Hall down to 11th Street and maintain them throughout the year. Photo/Emily Kalka

From left to right are Carlee Milehan, Janna Collins and Kelly Lee. The three women work at The Honey Pot, which recently won the bid for the Downtown Beautification Project launched by the City of Chandler. They will put up planters from City Hall down to 11th Street and maintain them throughout the year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Honey Pot to sweeten Chandler

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Emily Kalka Staff Writer Downtown Chandler is about to look a lot brighter. The City of Chandler launched a new beautification project, awarding the bid to a local business, The Honey Pot.
Grass fire erupts

Grass fire erupts

Grass fire erupts

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A Cushing man facing felonies in two different cases filed against him this year has pleaded innocent during his arraignment in one of the cases.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court in January of this year against Eddie Gene Moore, 73.
Grass fire on Highway 18

Grass fire on Highway 18

Grass fire on Highway 18

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Area fire departments were busy again on Tuesday, including working a grass fire along Highway 18 north of the Deep Fork River. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Waukomis upends Davenport

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Davenport Bulldogs fell to Waukomis 58-22 in their final home game of the season, even though Coach John Greenfield said his team played really hard.The loss drops the Bulldogs to 1-2 in the district and 2-6 overall with a road contest coming up Friday night at undefeated Covington.

County Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week accepted a quote and awarded it for the commissioners’ conference room remodel.Only two quotes were submitted. Scruggs Construction submitted a bid of $12,474 and Buoy Brothers Construction submitted a quote of $19,860.

Hearing scheduled

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man who is facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.
Pictured from left to right are Katie Terry, Iris Harris, Alan Cole, Shawn-elyn Corter, Joshua Taylor, Carrie Cooper, Vikki Lamar, Houston Byford and Tegan Kirby. Photo/ Lincoln County E911 Center

Pictured from left to right are Katie Terry, Iris Harris, Alan Cole, Shawn-elyn Corter, Joshua Taylor, Carrie Cooper, Vikki Lamar, Houston Byford and Tegan Kirby. Photo/ Lincoln County E911 Center

Lincoln County E911 wins award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Lincoln County E911 Center was named the Emergency Communications Center of the Year at the 2024 Oklahoma Public Safety Conference.
Volunteers from the First Christian Church in Chandler stock the shelves at God and Peoples Pantry on Saturday morning before opening the doors. The Pantry served about 55 families that day. The Methodist Church was also there, cooking hot dogs. They provide hot meals on the last Saturday of every month. Photo/Emily Kalka

Volunteers from the First Christian Church in Chandler stock the shelves at God and Peoples Pantry on Saturday morning before opening the doors. The Pantry served about 55 families that day. The Methodist Church was also there, cooking hot dogs. They provide hot meals on the last Saturday of every month. Photo/Emily Kalka

Feeding a community for decades

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
On Saturday morning, cars were already parked around the metal building next to the bus barn in Chandler. It was early—about 8 a.m. One man said he had been there since around 7:30 a.m., waiting.

Carney woman faces four felonies

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Carney woman, previously convicted of more than a dozen felonies, now faces four new ones following her arrest recently.Sheneda Ashia McVay, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Oct.
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