Lincoln County News

Hearings set on charges of running roadblocks

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a driver facing two felonies for running a pair of roadblocks. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 1 with two felony counts of running a roadblock.

Hearing set in Meeker case

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A Meeker man charged for an incident about 1½ years has made his initial appearance and a hearing has been scheduled. Charles Lee Green, 67, was formally charged Feb.

Weeks to stand trial

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A Shawnee man facing more than 30 felony charges of sex-related crimes with minors has been bound over to stand trial and his arraignment has been set. The 34 felony charges were formally filed in Pottawatomie County District Court on Dec. 15, 2022 against Danny Ray Weeks, Jr., 52.

Kingdom of Heaven

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

At one time I never thought anything about it if I sneezed, and someone would say bless you. Later after I learned what being blessed meant I would get aggravated because I knew they did not know what it meant to be blessed. Today I have changed.

Saturday was a big day for Dale, as the Pirates and Lady Pirates won state championships and brought home two more gold balls for the trophy case. The boys went undefeated and won their second straight championship. The girls won their eighth championship and first since 2010. For more, see Sports, Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Two times the gold

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Arrest made in Stroud high speed chase

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A driver who already has multiple felony convictions faces four new charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested. Dustin Don Secrest, 41, of Coweta, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 10 with two felonies and two misdemeanors.

Ethan Stone

Chandler announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Chandler High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The valedictorians are Emma Cummings, Sadie Sherman, Ahna Smith, Ethan Stone, Laryssa Nunn, Claire Irby, Brittany Robbins and Shayla Robbins. The salutatorian is Chace Massie.

Barbara Janell Forbis

News Staff

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Barbara Janell Forbis was born November 5, 1941 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Thad Andy Hightower and Zelta Marie (White) Hightower. She passed away March 3, 2023 in Stroud at the age of 81. Barbara spent her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.

Larry Ray Johnston

News Staff

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Larry Ray Johnston was born January 11, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas to James Harvey and Terry Jean (Otis) Johnston. He passed away March 3, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 51. Larry worked in flooring installation and construction for many years. Larry was a loving husband, father and friend.

Pamela Tina Boyd

News Staff

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Pamela Tina Boyd passed away on March 1, 2023. Pamela was born on December 12, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Merle Boyd and Beverlee (Ahhaitty) Boyd. Pam and her family lived in Oklahoma City for many years, she graduated Classen High School in 1981.

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