Felony charges for Stones in child abuse, neglect cases

Preliminary hearings for a Meeker pair have been scheduled on two felony counts of child related charges filed in June.Linda, Stone, 64, and Billy Stone, 66, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court in June. Those charges include enabling child sexual abuse and child neglect.

Hotel order dissolved

The temporary restraining order placed on the City of Chandler regarding the St. Cloud buildings has been dissolved, and the motion for a preliminary injunction has been denied, according to court documents filed on July 9.

Schools still waiting on federal money

Schools in Lincoln County are still missing federal funds in the midst of a federal-level freeze. According to the superintendents at Chandler and Stroud, the schools are missing about $57,000 and $80,000, respectively, of what they received in federal funds last year.The U.S.

Chandler board approves personnel moves

The Chandler School Board approved several personnel changes at its meeting on July 14, including the appointment of new principals for the junior high and high school.

Locals at the IFYR

Last week, hundreds of young cowboys and cowgirls from across the globe have descended on Shawnee, Oklahoma, for the annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).

McLoud woman waives hearing

A McLoud woman has waived her preliminary hearing on three childrelated sex crimes and her arraignment has been scheduled.A man from Harrah, charged with her, was earlier been bound over to stand trial on three childrelated sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.

Animal Xing

I was heading home from work last week and was cranking some Hank Williams as I got to the slalom on Highway 18 south of Chandler.I was tapping the steering wheel to keep time when - whoa! What is that bounding across the highway in front of me?It was a bobcat, that’s what it was.

Missing the train home

Over the Fourth of July weekend, I had the distinct honor of attending a wedding in the Fort Worth area. It was a lovely ceremony. Congrats to Ruby and Adam, may your union be stronger than my vehicle’s starter.The only snag? I didn’t actually have a car.