Commissioners approve agreement on building

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer Lincoln County commissioners this week approved an agreement with Henson Construction for the new OSU Extension Office at the fairgrounds.In the motion it was noted that the agreement is approved subject to any adjustments by the District Attorney’s Office.Last week,...

Driver sentenced

A woman who was charged in January of 2023 with discharging a fireman from her vehicle while driving on the Turner Turnpike has pleaded guilty and been sentenced, almost all of the term suspended.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 25, 2023 against Taj’unique...

$1 million to water district

Lincoln County Rural Water District No. 3 received a $1 million grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) on Oct. 15.

McLoud drama heads to state

Three girls sit in chairs across the stage. There’s nothing else.

Davenport rolls

The Davenport Bulldogs put it all together and pounded the Olive Wildcats 47-0 in a contest on the road that was over by halftime.The win improved the Bulldogs’ record to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in district.Coach John Greenfield said, “We finally got it all together.

Sentencing set

A woman charged with two felonies, one of them alleging computer fraud, has waived a jury trial, and agreed to appear for a plea and sentencing.Mikayla Grace Ramsey, 24, of Claremore, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on June 30, 2022 with computer fraud/unlawful use of computer...

Town Talk...

Everyone please remember to show your Tiger Spirit this Friday night by turning on your blue porch lights. Let’s light up the town with a “blue glow.” If you haven’t purchased your blue light bulb yet, there are still a few available.

Chandler woman’s hearing rescheduled

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Chandler woman facing a felony and two misdemeanors.

Terrorism punishment

When media reports began to break a couple of weeks ago about charges being filed against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States, it immediately caught my attention.The attack reportedly was to be on behalf...

Editorial

Lincoln County voters have the opportunity to provide increased ambulance services throughout the county by supporting a proposition on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.If approved by voters, an Emergency Medical Service District would be formed composed of all of Lincoln County and it will help...