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Tulsa man faces 2 felonies, 2 misdemeanors

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A Tulsa man previously convicted of at least six felonies faces two felonies and two misdemeanors filed against him recently in Lincoln County.John Samuel Paul Dylan Tiffie, 31, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on March 6, 2025 with two felonies.

Mustang woman faces felony DUI charge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A woman previously convicted of first degree manslaughter faces a new felony following her arrest recently in Lincoln County.Jennifer Renae McFarlin, 42, of Mustang was charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 14, 2025 with driving while under the influence of alcohol, a felony.She...

$5k bench warrant issued for Prague convicted sex offender

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Prague man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies and now faces a new one.MitchellThurman Buss, 42, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 10, 2025 with failure to register as sex offender.

Agra man to reappear with lawyer in child sex abuse case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has been ordered to reappear in court with an attorney in April.John David Somers, Jr., 33 at the time he was charged, has entered an innocent plea.

$10k bench warrant issued for A&B

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A $10,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of man who has a previous conviction for a similar charge.Damien Cocca, 40, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 14, 2025 with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
Chandler’s Harland Burgess officiating at the state tornament. Photo/Chris Wilfong/Iwasatthegame.com

Chandler’s Harland Burgess officiating at the state tornament. Photo/Chris Wilfong/Iwasatthegame.com

Harland Burgess:

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Harland Burgess, The Big House in Oklahoma City has a lot of memories.It’s where he led the Chandler Lions to a basketball state title back in 1997.

McLoud man gets 210 years

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A McLoud man who, in January entered no contest pleas to multiple felony counts for crimes against minors, will spend the remainder of his life in prison.Seven felony counts were originally filed against David Paul Hale, 57, in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 14, 2023.
Damage to the St. Cloud Hotel. Photo/Emily Kalka

Damage to the St. Cloud Hotel. Photo/Emily Kalka

City sets hearing on damaged building

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Chandler City Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 25, for a public hearing on the state of two historic buildings on Manvel.While they did not take action at this time, they did set another public hearing to determine whether the buildings can be repaired or should be demolished...
Oklahoma on fire

Oklahoma on fire

Oklahoma on fire

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A railroad bridge burns on 3430 Road near State Highway 18 south of Chandler on Friday. It was one of over 16 fires that raged through Lincoln County that day. Photo/ Jennifer Pryor
Smoke rolls over a field near south Highway 18 and 920 Road on Friday. It was one of many fires to take place in Lincoln County during one of the worst fire days in the state’s history. Photo/Emily Kalka

Smoke rolls over a field near south Highway 18 and 920 Road on Friday. It was one of many fires to take place in Lincoln County during one of the worst fire days in the state’s history. Photo/Emily Kalka

Over 16 fires burn roughly 10,000 acres

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Over 130 fires in 44 counties burned about 170,000 acres in Oklahoma on Friday, according to Gov. Kevin Stitt.
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