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Academic All-State Bowl

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Bryston Smith, a senior at Chandler High School, participated in the Oklahoma Academic Coaches Association Academic Bowl Team All State Games last Saturday. He is shown at left with Kim Leatherwood, who is Chandler’s academic team coach and nominated him for the games.

Services for older adults

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Central Oklahoma Economical Development District - Area Agency on Aging continues service to older adults in seven counties, including Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties.

COVID cases show increase

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The number of new cases in the area attributed to COVID-19 has jumped a little in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. There has been one new death in Lincoln County since the last report, but none in Pottawatomie County.

Wright Cemetery gains a closer look

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

“We always learn from the dead, whether in a library or a cemetery,” Wayne Pounds said.

Five felony charges for Stroud man

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

A Stroud man faces a total of five felonies in two separate cases that were filed against him within a nine-day period. A woman identified as his girl friend has been charged in one of those cases with him.

Aggravated assault and battery charge

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

A Cushing man facing a felony charge of Aggravated Assault and Battery has waived his right to a preliminary hearing, court records show.

McLoud reappoints mayor, vice mayor

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The McLoud City Council, in a brief meeting last week, reappointed its mayor and vice mayor for two-year terms. City Manager Buck Day said Mayor Stan Jackson was reappointed as was Vice Mayor Ralph Snider.

Initial appearance set

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

A $15,000 bench warrant issued for the arrest of a Wellston resident wanted on three felonies and a misdemeanor, has been returned and filed, according to court records.

Pottawatomie County

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Marriages Johnny Jay Johnson, Yukon and Kathie Ann McMurry, McLoud. Charles Cleo Childers and Heather Sue Brady, both of McLoud. Tyler Lee Madison and Kiana Alyce Wray, both of Shawnee. Caleb Azariah Scott, Shawnee and Anoli Agape Billy, Lindsay.

Prairie Pointe happenings

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Jason Mooy from Assembly of God brought his sons, Jason and Clayton, for church on April 18. Jason played guitar and led us in singing. He also read from 2 Corinthians and shared the problems Paul suffered while proclaiming the good news of Jesus.

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