Lincoln County News

Hearing set in felony DUI case

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man with previous felony convictions who was recently arrested and charged with a new felony.Walter T.
Leo signs with UCO

Leo signs with UCO

Leo signs with UCO

Senior Ashlee Beatty (center, seated), also known as Leo the Lion, signs a letter of offer for the University of Central Oklahoma, where she will be the school’s mascot, Buddy the Bronco. The offer is for four years, and she will receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year as long as she is Buddy.

Trial reset for Sparks man

A Sparks man facing four felonies and a couple of misdemeanors has been ordered to stand trial for the second time this year.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

Stroud Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Stroud, joined thousands of members throughout the world to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the organization on April 30, 1931. It was also the 45th anniversary of the chartering of the local chapter.
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

As most of you are aware, this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. I firmly believe it’s a day to honor the women in our lives. The mothers, grandmothers and other women who do so much for us men and our children.

Town Talk

Thank you to everyone who has purchased veteran’s banners displayed on Main Street. We currently have eighty-seven banners honoring our veterans, both living and deceased and current service members. We have three new banners that will be going up soon.

Bond reduced in manslaughter case

The bond for a California woman facing a manslaughter charge as the result of a fatal traffic collision has been reduced, court records show.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed in March 22 this year Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Bench warrant issued

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Stroud man who faces two felonies.Sahlamon Marquis David Godwin was formally charged in Lincoln County District on April 9 this year with second degree burglary and larceny of automobile, aircraft or other motor vehicle.
Above is a map outlining the sections of Route 66 through Chandler that are open for adoption under the Chandler Initiative, launched by Mayor Kent McVey.

Above is a map outlining the sections of Route 66 through Chandler that are open for adoption under the Chandler Initiative, launched by Mayor Kent McVey.

Chandler kicks off initiative to keep 66 clean

Chandler Mayor Kent McVey encouraged community leaders to join his Chandler Initiative to help keep Route 66 clean in the run-up to the 2026 Centennial celebration. “Wherever you go into a little community and it’s spotless. And really, you go, ‘This is really a neat community.

20 years in shooting of teen

A Chandler man charged with two felonies in a shooting that injured a teenage girl on Easter Sunday evening April 9, 2023, has been sentenced to prison.