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Turnpike driver waives hearing

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A driver on the Turner Turnpike who was arrested and charged as the result of the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana has waived his preliminary hearing.Formal charges of trafficking in illegal drugs were filed March 7, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Zeng Ling Wang, 49, of Frederick,...

Dale school board hires new personnel

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dale Board of Education members hired new personnel this week and were informed that Special Ed enrollment in the district has grown 40 percent in the last five years.Following a brief executive session, the board members returned to open meeting.
Kaylee Choate, left, and Tatum Crouch. Photo/Brian Blansett

Kaylee Choate, left, and Tatum Crouch. Photo/Brian Blansett

A character moment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
It started out like any other cross-country meet.Chandler seniors Kaylee Choate and Tatum Crouch set out on the course at the OBU meet, which took place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center last Thursday.

Bids come in too high

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week took no action regarding ARPA funded projects, the jail remodeling and expansion and a new building for the OSU Extension Center, after bids came in much higher than anticipated.Commissioners also voted to approve the county budget.On the two projects,...
Meeker will hold its Homecoming Friday night, with coronation at 6 p.m. before the Bulldogs’ game with Stroud. This year’s court includes: front row, from left, Rhiannon Youngblood, Emma Helmick, Mallory Blankenship and Kiera Bizzell; front row, from left, Stevie Buoy, Kayden Rothwell and Taylor Hanna. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker will hold its Homecoming Friday night, with coronation at 6 p.m. before the Bulldogs’ game with Stroud. This year’s court includes: front row, from left, Rhiannon Youngblood, Emma Helmick, Mallory Blankenship and Kiera Bizzell; front row, from left, Stevie Buoy, Kayden Rothwell and Taylor Hanna. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Charges filed for assaulting officer

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A man who was convicted of a homicide more than 40 years ago and now faces two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly assaulted a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Captain, has made his initial appearance.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 23, 2024 against Eddie...

Felony charges for Stroud man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A Stroud man, previously convicted of six felonies in 2019, now faces eight new felonies following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

Guilty plea in Fentanyl murder case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A Stroud man whose trial on a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance was set for later this month, has pleaded guilty to an amended count of second degree murder.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 6, 2023...

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter meets

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Members of Stroud’s Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi kicked off their new sorority year with a morning brunch hosted by the social committee. The event was held at the First Christian Church fellowship hall.The 45th anniversary of the chartering of the chapter was celebrated.
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