Lincoln County Commissioners meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week held up on approving any purchase of software for the county and also heard from a landowner who opposes the wind turbines.

Up the wall

Mercedes Martinez from Stroud took on the challenge of the climbing wall at the Wellston Independence Day celebration last week and, as seen at right above, made it her own. Photos/Baylee Blancarte

Hearing set for Steele in felony cases

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Wellston man, previously convicted of several felonies, who is facing two more following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently.

Celebrating Independence Day

Many of you are aware of my passion for veterans. Without the dedication and service of those who fought in previous wars and conflicts, many of us wouldn’t be here today.Early last month, the United States and France, among other countries, observed the 80th anniversary of the landing at Normandy.

A year’s work in 52 seconds

It was May 5, 2023, my first day of competition at the Great American Conference Championships.After competing at 13 meets across six months along with 10 months of training, it was time to cash in all that hard work on the biggest stage.

Expensive dog

Last weekend Kindra and I went glamping, as I have since learned it’s called.Glamorous camping, which is an oxymoron if ever there was one.It was fun. Kindra booked us a night in a secluded air conditioned tent near Blue River, north of Tish.

Kingdom of Heaven

I stand at awe many times thinking about the words that say there is nothing impossible with God. John the Baptist told the people that they should not think anything of themselves just because they’re children of Abraham.

Hearing set on sex charges

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor.Formal charges were filed July 26, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Bradley Jacobs, 20, address unknown.A $20,000 bench warrant was initially issued and later returned and filed.

Stroud pair charged in drugs, contraband

Two people from Stroud have each been charged with drug and contraband felonies following their arrest in June by law enforcement officers.

Trial set for Carney man

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Carney man charged with felony child abuse earlier this year.Austin McDougal, 22, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 26 with one count of child abuse. He made his initial appearance on Feb. 29 before Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk.