Suspect appears in court

A Prague man who is facing four felony charges with a child has made his initial appearance and his pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 12, 2024 with lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16, assault with...

Deferred term in felony case

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.Formal charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16...

CDS charges

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.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on March 15 this year against...

Felony assault charges

An Agra man faces a felony assault charge and a misdemeanor count of violating a Protective Order following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.Steve Thomas Bottger, 62, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 10 with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a felony, and Protective...

Friday night!

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.

Three life terms in crimes against children

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.Shamus Patrick Palermo, 49 at the time, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on...

Davis, Miller selected as Sep. Rotarians

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

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.He said the...