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Trial set in manslaughter case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Monday, December 30, 2024
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a first degree manslaughter charge and who pleaded innocent during his arraignment A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.

Trials set on felony drug charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Monday, December 30, 2024
Jury trials have been scheduled for two McLoud men facing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony.
Derrick Shouse

Derrick Shouse

Promotions announced at Vision Bank in Meeker

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Vision Bank President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Bagwell, is pleased to announce the promotion of Derrick Shouse to Mortgage Loan Originator. Shouse will serve Meeker and the surrounding communities providing the full scope of mortgage services offered by Vision Bank.

Public Records

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Chandler PoliceThe Chandler Police Department responded to the following: Saturday, October 26Ofc. Gilleland responded to a two-car collision on 1st and Manvel involving a red Toyota Rav4 and a white Dodge 150. Both vehicles sustained minor damage, and neither driver had any injuries.

Driver charged with trafficking

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Monday, December 30, 2024
A driver stopped on the Turner Turnpike for a traffic violation that led to a felony drug charge after more than 50 pounds of marijuana was seized from his vehicle as been set for the felony disposition docket.

Taking a look back at 2024

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
MIKE McCORMICKStaff Writer Here is Part 2 of our review of top local news stories from last year.JuneIn late June, a Chandler attorney was appointed the new district judge for District 23.Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Sarah L. Bridge to fill the vacancy created earlier this year.

Former Wellston teacher sentenced

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Monday, December 30, 2024
A former Wellston substitute teacher, convicted of two counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of Technology, has been sentenced to prison.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 12, 2023 against Emma Delaney Hancock, 26 at the time.

Stroud man charged in sex case

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Stroud man, who is employed by the Sac and Fox Juvenile Detention Center, has been charged with a child sex-related crime following his recent arrest by Stroud police officers.Joshua Wade Jordan, 42, was formally charged Dec.

Manslaughter case amended to felony, suspended sentence

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A California woman’s first degree manslaughter charge, a felony, has been amended to a misdemeanor and she has been handed a suspended sentence.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed on March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Letters to Santa Claus

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Here are some Letters to Santa from that we weren’t able to get into last week’s papers.They are from Stroud pre-k.Dear Santa, You are very cool. For Christmas I would like Spiderman toys. I would love my very own Spiderman webs. I love Spiderman so much. I even want a Spiderman coat.
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