Manslaughter trial pushed to fall

The jury trial for a driver charged with manslaughter in the driving death of a Stroud woman over two years ago has been continued to this fall.

Lincoln County commissioners meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week authorized an application to the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. It was explained this is a five-year project and that they need to develop a comprehensive safety plan.

Guilty plea in Chandler domestic abuse case

A Chandler man scheduled to stand trial on a felony charge and misdemeanor count has pleaded guilty and been given suspended sentences.

Child abuse count dropped in McLoud case

A felony charge of child abuse filed against a McLoud man has been dismissed. The charge was filed March 24 in Lincoln County District Court against CW Buffalo Arpoika, 42 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies last month.

Jimmie Brownfield: Davenport’s record-setting powerlifter

Winning not only her division but also the award for best lifter, Jimmie Brownfield competed in the United States Powerlifting Federation Teenage Nationals in Oklahoma last week.

Chandler board approves appropriations

Chandler Board of Education members this week voted to approve the application for temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. School Supt. Melody Toma said the General Fund amount totals $8,013,000, building fund is $758,400 and Child Nutrition is $408,800.

More charges filed against convicted felon

A woman convicted of a number of felonies over the past 16 years faces new charges following her arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies. Tenneah De-Nay McCormick, 39, was charged in Lincoln County District Court May 19 with three felonies and one misdemeanor.