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Trial set for Carney man

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Carney man who faces a total of 13 charges after he was arrested earlier this year. Bobby Lloyd Johnston, 64, was arrested on Jan. 11 as officers served a warrant at 820575 S. 3330 Road in Lincoln County.

Stroud American Legion

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The American Legion Auxiliary held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 5th. The meeting was rescheduled from the Auxiliary’s regular meeting time which is the first Monday of each month.

Meeker school board meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Meeker Board of Education Monday night approved temporary appropriations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said General Fund appropriations are $8,133,751, building fund is $116,786 and child nutrition is $284,618.
Conference track meet

Conference track meet

Conference track meet

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Liyah Dauman from Prague eyes her landing spot during high jump competition Tuesday at the 66 Conference track meet in Chandler. For more photos from the meet, see Page 6A. Complete results will be in next week’s edition. Photo/Brian Blansett
Ashwood won’t seek re-election

Ashwood won’t seek re-election

Ashwood won’t seek re-election

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
She was the first woman elected as district judge for the 23rd Judicial District and after three terms serving on the bench has decided to retire. District Judge Cindy Ferrell Ashwood says she will retire at the end of her term in December of this year.
A swarm of bees for Blakelynn

A swarm of bees for Blakelynn

A swarm of bees for Blakelynn

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
You’ve seen the signs throughout Lincoln County asking, “Please Pray for Blakelynn.” Blakelynn is the two-year-old daughter of Billie and Katy Ellick. She was diagnosed last year with neuroblastoma which is one of the worst types of cancer for children. Blakelynn has many relatives in the county.
Locals win, place in state event

Locals win, place in state event

Locals win, place in state event

News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Derek Mooy, left, won two gold medals and a silver at the American Grappling Federation state championships last weekend and Carsyn Sells, next to him, won a gold, a silver and bronze.

New books at library

News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
New releases were purchased for the Chandler Public Library, in addition to 11 books added to the audio/compact disc collection.
Ariana Long

Ariana Long

Chandler student place at state competition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Chandler students Ariana Long and Jaden Sumpter placed at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America state competition. Ariana took second in work readiness, senior child care aide, and Jaden won third in work readiness, table setting. Photos provided

McLoud gun case to go to trial

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
A McLoud man facing state felony charges after he already had admitted a federal firearms count and was sentenced, has been scheduled to stand trial. Christopher Steven Ledbetter originally was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 14 with five felonies.
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