Lincoln County News

Trial set it motorcycle shooting

A jury trial has been scheduled for a man charged with first degree murder in the death of a Midwest City man in September of 2021. At the conclusion of a preliminary hearing in August of 2022, Steven Roberts, 55, was bound over to stand trial. He, along with Virgil Earl Nelson, 67, was charged Dec.

Hearing set for for ex-official

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit have made their initial appearances and their prepreliminary hearings have been scheduled.

Endangerment case to go to trial

One of two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges has been ordered to stand trial and the other is awaiting his pre-preliminary hearing. Blake Michael Barrett, 21, of Seminole, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep.
A lot going on

A lot going on

A lot going on

It’s a busy time of year, with high school sports transitioning from winter to spring and the Legislature in session.

Marijuana issue fails

Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly defeated State Question 820 during Tuesday’s special election, that would have legalized recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 or over. With 1,745 of 1,982 precincts reporting about 9 p.m.
Chandler’s Stone Academic All-state

Chandler’s Stone Academic All-state

Chandler’s Stone Academic All-state

Chandler senior Ethan Stone has been named to the Oklahoma All-State class, selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. He is one of only 100 chosen for the class Each of this year’s All-Staters will receive a $1,500 merit-based cash award, honor cord and a medallion.
Ashley Adams

Ashley Adams

Meeker valedictorians, salutatorian

Meeker High School has released its valedictorians and salutatorian for the 2023 graduating class. The valedictorians are Ashley Adams, Levi Wynn and Brittany McDoulett. The salutatorian is Devin Sligar.
Jessie Mae McConnell

Jessie Mae McConnell

Jessie Mae McConnell

McConnell, Jessie Mae (Greenfield) 98, passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL on February 20th. The daughter of Lula F. (Hamilton) Greenfield and Joseph M.
Jewley Christine Wright

Jewley Christine Wright

Jewley Christine Wright

Jewley Christine Wright passed away on February 25, 2023, at her home in Parkland surrounded by her family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing. Jewley was born October 31, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas to parents Jimmy and Zelma Watkins.
Cletus Ann (Ward) Simpson

Cletus Ann (Ward) Simpson

Cletus Ann (Ward) Simpson

Cletus Ann (Ward) Simpson was born May 6, 1942 in Kilgore, Texas to Howard and Hazel Ward. She passed away February 22, 2023 in her home in Davenport at the age of 80. Cletus grew up in Davenport where she graduated high school with the class of 1960.