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Davenport fourth grader Tanner Thompson shows off his award-winning limited RZR 170. He just clinched first place in Ultra4 USA’s East Series Championship and hopes to take the West Series Championship at the end of September. Photo/Emily Kalka

Davenport fourth grader Tanner Thompson shows off his award-winning limited RZR 170. He just clinched first place in Ultra4 USA’s East Series Championship and hopes to take the West Series Championship at the end of September. Photo/Emily Kalka

A winning habit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
If you ask Tanner Thompson about all the races he’s won, he’ll just shrug and tell you his favorite thing about it is meeting new friends. Tanner - who is No. 21 on the track - started racing when he was six for fun.
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. Photo/Brian Blansett

Pott County: Problems at the jail

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Pottawatomie County jail officials apparently defied state laws and a judge’s order when they concealed information on the unexplained deaths of seven vulnerable detainees. All seven people arrived at the jail with medical and mental health or substance use complications that required care.
at the Lincoln County Fair. White started Hounds & Heifers in 2022 to help support her FFA expenses.

at the Lincoln County Fair. White started Hounds & Heifers in 2022 to help support her FFA expenses.

Ava White’s Hounds & Heifers

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
What started as a way to help sophomore Ava White cover the costs of showing cattle has bloomed into a promising new business. The Chandler student, who is also vice president of the FFA, launched Hounds & Heifers in January 2022, selling pet treats and apparel.

Guilty pleas to felonies

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A Meeker man has waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty to two felony charges and drawn deferred terms to run concurrently. Charles Lee Green, 67, was formally charged Feb.

Lincoln County Commissioner’s meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners this week accepted a quote for repair and maintenance of air conditioning over the Courthouse area. The motion also included paying for it with money from the Courthouse Improvement fund. The amount is $4,800 from Breeding Heat and Air Co. of Chandler.

Treasurer’s office remodel

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s office will be closing at 12:00 on Friday, September 15th for remodel work to be done. The office will open on Monday, September 18th at 8:00 am. To pay taxes our website is www.oktaxrolls. com.

Tryon ex-officials plead guilty

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have pleaded guilty and been handed deferred sentences.

School elections for Lincoln County voters

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Early voting on bond proposals in the McLoud and Luther School Districts for voters who reside in Lincoln County opens today, Sep. 7 and will also be held on Friday, Sep. 8. Those voting next Tuesday, Sep. 12, must cast their ballots at their respective precincts.

Hearing reset for former substitute

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a former Wellston substitute teacher facing four sex-related felonies with minors following an investigation by Lincoln County officers and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Trial set in abuse case

News Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A Chandler man facing a felony charge of domestic abuse by strangulation has pleaded not guilty and a trial date has been set. following a reported incident at a Chandler residence has waived his preliminary hearing.
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