Marijuana case hearing pushed back

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Chandler man facing three felony charges related to trafficking, cultivation and maintaining a place for keeping and selling illegal drugs.

Hearings continued for Tryon ex-officials

Pre-preliminary hearings have been continued for two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit have made their initial appearances and their prepreliminary hearings have been scheduled.

Salute to Veterans coming in November

The Lincoln County News will publish a Salute to Veterans in the edition of Nov. 10. The quickly approaching deadline to submit photos is 5 p.m. Oct. 31. The earlier you submit them, the better. The salute will include photos and each veteran’s name, rank and years of service.

Meeker farm heritage

Meeker schools had a farming heritage day last week with displays and exhibits on old-time hay baling, rope making, churning butter and more. Meeker Elementary brought students to the displays, where they were able to ask questions, meet Cheryl the Jersey cow and pet farm animals.

Stroud man facing additional charges

A Stroud man, who was handed two deferred terms on felonies in May of this year, faces a new felony count and a misdemeanor following his arrest by police.

Chop shop suspect in court

One of several persons charged in connection with a chop shop operation has made his initial appearance and his pre-preliminary hearing as been scheduled.

Charges filed against Chandler couple

A Chandler couple has been charged with sex-related crimes to a minor following their arrests earlier this month by Lincoln County deputies. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21 against Robert Wayne Lowe, 41, and Destiny Ann Lowe, 39.

Meeker board sets school election

Meeker Board of Education members this week adopted a resolution approving the annual school election and were presented the high school and middle school drop out report for 2021. Filing period for the annual school election will be Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 5-7.

Continuance granted in murder trial

A Harrah man awaiting a jury trial this month on a first degree murder complaint has been granted a continuance until February. He also has waived his preliminary on five additional felonies he was charged with and his arraignment has been scheduled for November on those charges.

Continuance in motorcycle death

The arraignment for a man charged with first degree murder in the death of a Midwest City man in September of 2021 has been continued until next year. Steven Roberts, 55, was bound over in August at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing.