Looking back

2023 was quite a year, with triumphs, tragedies and, sometimes, humor. Here’s a look back at the events of the year. MIKE McCORMICK Staff Writer - In early January, a Stroud man faced six felony charges accusing him of setting wildfires in Lincoln County over a period of nearly a year.

Pair sentenced in child sex cases

A Chandler man has drawn multiple life terms and his wife also has been sentenced on sex-related crimes with a minor. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.

Trial set in turnpike case

A jury trial has been scheduled for an ex-convict facing two felonies and a misdemeanor following his arrest by Highway Patrol troopers on the Turner Turnpike.

Almost a wrap

Former sub pleads not guilty

A former Wellston substitute teacher now facing five sex-related felonies with minors has pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. Four charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 12 against Emma Delaney Hancock, 26.

Five life terms in sexual abuse

A Stroud man who entered no contest blind pleas to four counts of first degree rape and one for sexual abuse with a child under 12 has been handed life terms on each charge.

Editorial

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees has decided to have two Trust Indentures. At least that’s what it appears will happen when they meet in January.

Christmas chili

We went for a lowstress Christmas this year. Instead of someone spending a couple of days in the kitchen to cook a turkey or a ham and everything that goes with them, I volunteered to make a traditional pot of Christmas chili. “What is Christmas chili?” you ask.

2023 - A good Christmas

We just finished up Christmas Day 2023 and it’s been one of the best holidays we’ve experienced in a long time I believe. Of course as my pastor reminded me during one of his sermons a few weeks back as Advent was beginning, the 12 days of Christmas don’t conclude until the first Sunday in January.