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Charges files in Meeker case

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A Meeker man who was taken into custody during an incident about 1½ years has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor.

Commissioners approve jail plans

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners have voted to give the go ahead for final design plans for a jail expansion. They also voted to ask BKL, an engineering and architectural firm, to let commissioners know what it would cost to engage them to prepare cost estimates and plans for an OSU Extension Building.

Affidavit released in fatal shooting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A 15-year-old youth who reportedly shot and killed his dad during an altercation at their house southwest of Stroud has been arrested and the victim has been identified. Lincoln and Pottawatomie County District Attorney Adam Panter confirmed the victim was the boy’s father, Charles Robert Griffith.
This house located on Rachel Drive south of Moccasin Trail and west of Bryan Street in northeastern Pottawatomie County was heavily damaged Sunday night as severe storms moved through the area, including hurricane-force winds and a tornado. This home was one of 46 in the area that was heavily damaged or destroyed District 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said. Photo/Brian Blansett.

This house located on Rachel Drive south of Moccasin Trail and west of Bryan Street in northeastern Pottawatomie County was heavily damaged Sunday night as severe storms moved through the area, including hurricane-force winds and a tornado. This home was one of 46 in the area that was heavily damaged or destroyed District 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Damaging storms

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A storm system that brought hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and some hail across the state Sunday night significantly damaged areas of Pottawatomie County and some damage in Lincoln County occurred as well.
Claire Irby

Claire Irby

February Lions of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Chandler Public Schools announced that their February Lions of the Month are Claire Irby and Paige Navarro. Claire is the daughter of Joseph and Tracy Irby. She maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking advanced English courses.

Town Talk

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Town Talk volunteers and the American Legion Auxiliary will hold their second Italian luncheon on March 12th. Thank you to everyone who came and had lunch with us. It was a huge success so we are going to host it again.

Wellston woman found dead in park

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Abody found in Lake Thurderbird Park east of Norman last week has been identified as that of a Wellston woman, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has said. The OSBI identified the woman as Charissia Dawn Bell, 29. The OSBI reportedly is investigating it as a suspicious death.

Commissioners to file suit

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners this week, following an executive session, voted to pursue filing a lawsuit against Tiger Tanks Truck LLC. District 3 County Commissioner Lee Doolen, who also is commission chairman, said the lawsuit deals with an accident and motorgrader on SH 66.
Pat Burgess Johnson

Pat Burgess Johnson

Black History Month

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
St. Paul Community Church will honor Pat Burgess Johnson and Ruth Lewis Sunday at a Black History Month Celebration on Sunday. The celebration will be at the church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
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