Town Talk

Can you believe Christmas is going to be here in just a little over 3 weeks? I find it hard to believe until I drive down Main Street and see all the beautiful decorations. The tree in Ed. Smalley Centennial Park is absolutely gorgeous and I love the new red banners adorning the light poles.

LCOS is back

After a hiatus due to COVID, Lincoln County On-Stage is back with its first production of the new season, Wise Women by Ron Osborne and directed by Lusetta Fennell.

Signs of the season

The Chandler Library held its last story time of the year before Thanksgiving and featured seasonal crafts in addition to reading stories. Library staff helped participants trace handprint turkeys and decorations for a Christmas tree that is displayed in the library window.

Eight years in starvation case

A Lincoln County District Judge has sentenced the step-mother who was convicted of child neglect by a jury in late October. District Judge Cindy Ashwood on Tuesday followed the recommendation of the jury and handed Amy Adkins Jones eight years in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

School board elections

The three-day filing period for school board offices opens next Monday, Dec. 6, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 8.

Additional charges in Prague case

A Prague man already facing a charge of Domestic Assault and Battery by Strangulation now faces a separate felony count. Alpha Randolph Woody, Jr., 60, was formally charged on Oct. 22 in Lincoln County District Court with the Domestic Assault and Battery by Strangulation count.

Rich heads to state

Prague Middle School student Gracey Rich placed first in the American Farmers and Ranchers District Speech contest and qualified in the top 10 for the state. She competed in the Junior Division, which is for sixth to eighth graders. The speech had to be between 4-6 minutes long.

Lincoln County Assessor releases 2021 Tax Statement

Half of Lincoln County’s 16 school districts have tax millage levies that are lower in 2021 than in 2020 according to Jackie Holcomb, Lincoln County Assessor. Seven school district’s tax millage levies are up, although three of those seven are up less than one percent.

Guidelines offered for visiting long-term care residents

With the Thanksgiving Season upon us, people are reminded to remember friends and loved ones in longterm care facilities. Holidays can be a lonely time for residents.