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Sandra Jones honored

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Sandra Jones, member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Stroud was honored at a recent event where she was presented with the organization’s International Award of Distinction.The Award of Distinction is the highest award in Beta Sigma Phi.Jones, a member since 1966, joined her first chapter in...

Wellston roars past Dewey

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Davenport Bulldogs earned their first win of the season last week as they ran by the Depew Hornets 42-14.Coach John Greenfield said, “We kind of turned it on in the last half after leading 14-0 at halftime.”The Bulldogs, now 1-3 on the season, travel to Yale for a road contest Friday night.

Charges dropped

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Charges of kidnapping and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon have been dismissed against a Wellston man who had been previously convicted of several felonies.Dallas Allen Steele, 36, was charged on April 12 in Lincoln County District Court with , with those felonies.On that day, the state...

Guilty plea in shooting, high speed chase

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

A Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested has pleaded guilty to three of the charges.Formal felony charges were filed March 1, 2023, in Lincoln County District...

Four charged with two felonies each

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Four people, among them a woman from Wellston and a man from Agra, charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor following their arrest by Lincoln County deputies have made further court appearances.Formal charges were filed Sep. 16, 2024 in Lincoln County District against Courtney Butts, 39,...

Bond increased on porn suspect

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh recently faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography.Three charges were originally filed in early September in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.They...

Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Youth Fair Exhibitor Gus Goodson (L-R). Randy Gilbert, Taycie Baker, Dustie Baker, Bryar Baker, Gus Goodson- North Rock Creek FFA (2024) Legend Baker, Suzanne Gilbert and Annie Jo Gilbert

Pottawatomie County Fair results

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Pottawatomie County Fair Board Members Are: Randy Gilbert, Chairman Matt Griffith, Vice-Chairman Gina Rounsaville, Treasurer Tim Underwood, Secretary Cindy Humphrey - Co Secretary Members: Gary Barnett Lynn Marlow Trent Boles ` ` Rex Anderson Cindy Humphrey The Jr. Fair Board Members: Braxton...

Jaylee Ventris was crowned Chandler’s Homecoming Queen for 2024 Friday night. Her escorts were Grant McGinnis (2) and Cruz Jackson (1). Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming queen

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Charges filed against Frisbies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife are facing a total of 41 felony charges between them related to child sexual and physical abuse.The charges were formally filed against Jeffrey Louis Frisbie, 55, longtime Prague police officer and his wife Kimberly Ann Frisbie, 50, in Lincoln...

Chandler drum major Madelyn Ledford Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Bands score big at competition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Two local marching bands kicked off competition season last weekend by attending the Ironhead Invitational Contest in Eufala on Sept. 28. The Pride of Chandler won first place in the prelims and second overall in the finals, among other awards.

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