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Deferred term in felony case

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Wellston man who faced a felony charge of lewd acts to a child under 16, has pleaded guilty to an amended count and drawn a deferred sentence.The alleged offense reportedly occurred nearly five years ago.

CDS charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A bench warrant that had been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who failed to make her court appearance has been returned and filed and a Chandler man facing the same charges has pleaded not guilty.

Felony assault charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
An Agra man faces a felony assault charge and a misdemeanor count of violating a Protective Order following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.
Friday night!

Friday night!

Friday night!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Last week marked the first time this season that all area football teams were in action. Right, Chandler cheerleader Macie Davis appears to levitate as she flips while leading the Chandler Lions on to the field against Lone Grove. Photo/Brian Blansett.
Jeffrey Frisbie

Jeffrey Frisbie

Prague assistant chief, wife arrested

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife have been arrested on numerous counts of child sexual abuse and physical abuse.Jeffrey Louis Frisbie, 55, longtime Prague police officer and his wife Kimberly Ann Frisbie, 50, were taken into custody and taken to the Lincoln County jail.
Halli Murray

Halli Murray

Chandler: hotel plans scrapped

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The project to build a hotel in Chandler is on hold.Developer TJ Remy failed to break ground by Aug. 22, as stated in the contract. According to City Manager Jason Orr, he is to transfer the property back to the City of Chandler, though Remy has yet to do so.At the City Council meeting on Sept.

Three life terms in crimes against children

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A Stroud man who entered a no contest blind plea to three felonies and pleaded guilty to two others, all of which were related to crimes with minors, has been sentenced to three life terms in prison.
Macie Davis

Macie Davis

Davis, Miller selected as Sep. Rotarians

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Macie Davis and Makenna Miller were selected as Rotarians of the Month for September by the Chandler Rotary Club.Macie Davis is the daughter of Kenny and Amanda Davis and has an older sister named Kylee Davis is involved in Varsity Cheer, FFA and yearbook.

Chandler school board approves estimate

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the district’s Estimate of Needs and financial statements for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and hired several new personnel.School Supt. Scott Baade reported the Estimate of Needs and financial statements were prepared by Ralph Osborn, CPA.

Hearing set in firearms case from April

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sparks man facing a firearms charge after Lincoln County deputies served a search warrant where he was residing and guns and ammunition were seized.Gene Austin McCuan, Jr.
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