Bench warrant issued for Wellston man

A $20,000 bench warrant that was issued for the arrest of a Wellston man facing two felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16 has been return and filed. The two felonies were filed on Sep. 21 in Lincoln County District Court against Jason Wayne Womack, 39.

Meeker hires employee

The Meeker Town Board, meeting as the Public Works Authority, has voted to hire Chad Rowan as a PWA employee. The Authority’s action came during a special meeting last Thursday, Sep. 23. Mayor Jeff Wilbourn explained that Rowan began work on Monday of this week as a new employee.

Felony charge

A Prague resident faces a felony count of failing to register as a sex offender following his arrest by Prague police recently. Mitchell Thurman Buss, 38, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 8 with the felony. Special Judge Emily Mueller set bond at $5,000.

Help available for caregivers

Caregivers caring for a person age 60 or over or grandparents raising grandchildren can get help with their responsibilities.

Southern New Hampshire University

Jackie Wilson of Stroud has been named to the summer 2021 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the term.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Gage Ray Beavers and Sarah Dawn Von Ritchie, both of Wellston. Faber Scott Walters, Hummelstown, Pa., and Delia Francia Samson Dubberly, Fredericksburg, Va. Dustin Gentry Statton and Jaci Nekoda Williams, both of Meeker.

CHANDLER CALENDAR

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Rt. 66 Bowl. Listed below are events scheduled in October.

Homecoming queens

Chandler senior Jessie Brannon, above, and Meeker senior Journi Williams, right, were crowned homecoming queens of their schools during activities on Friday. After the homecoming festivities, both football teams treated their fans to victories.

Motion filed to quash manslaughter charge

A defendant charged with manslaughter in the driving death of a Stroud woman has filed a motion in Lincoln County District Court to quash the charge.