News

Extortion hearing in April

A preliminary hearing is scheduled next month for a man charged with kidnapping for extortion and robbery weapon with a weapon.

Kingdom of Heaven

Did you ever think about how we get close to God? If we are in the kingdom of God, we are just like Him. I know that most have heard the scripture that says “with God all things are possible.” With God we can do anything. We must realize in order to get away from the man, we must follow Jesus.

PUBLIC RECORDS FOR LINCOLN & POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Charles George Gundrum Jr. and Lynnette Davis, both of Meeker. Jason Loyd McCurdy and Christina Lanaye Dighton, both of Wellston. Marty John Chockley and Kimberly Shea Stivers, both of Carney.

COLLEGE BRIEFS

Seminole State College Wellston student Hailey Wallace was one of 31 Seminole State College students recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. Students were selected based on their scholarship, leadership, and commitment to community.

Charges filed in assault on officer

A Lincoln County jail inmate faces two felony charges after allegedly assaulting two detention officers and sending one to the hospital.

Fires hit county; arson suspected

Arson is suspected in two Lincoln County fires last weekend that forced evacuations in the Chandler area and reportedly burned an old church building and a vacant structure in Sparks. There were no reported injuries in the fires.

Hearing moved again for grow-house operator

A pre-preliminary hearing once again has been continued for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was charged following her arrest by agents in June of last year. Sai Ying Lin, 48, of Try on, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court June 23.
Brayden Redford

Brayden Redford

Lions Students of the Month

Chandler High School seniors Brayden Redford and Kodie Vega have been named March Lions of the Month by the Lion’s Club. Brayden Redford is the son of Shawney Redford.

Marijuana raid: owner appears in court

The owner of two Lincoln County marijuana growing operations wanted on a warrant after his facilities were seized and shut down, has made an initial appearance in court.

Lincoln County Livestock show results

Steers Class 1 Angus Maddy McLain, Wellston, 1st Cooper Priddy, Wellston, 2nd Hope Kennedy, Carney , 3rd Case Priddy, Wellston, 4th Class 1 Charolais McKayla Hunt , Carney , 1st Dillon Berends, Chandler, 2nd Class 1 Chinaina Logan Bays, Wellston, 1st Kaden James, Wellston, 2nd Class 1...