Lincoln County News

Arraignment on two felonies

A driver facing two felonies for running a pair of roadblocks has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment has been scheduled. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 1, 2022 with two felony counts of running a roadblock.

Hearing set in Wellston shooting

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Midwest City man, facing three felonies following a Lincoln County shooting near Wellston last month that injured a person.

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Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk on Aug. 8. He reappeared before her on Aug. 15 and the matter was set for Aug. 18. Special Judge Emily Mueller on Aug. 18 continued the matter until Sep.15 and ordered Pleasant to be present with an attorney.

Kingdom of Heaven

When I read the New Testament I can see there is nothing more important than for us to do the will of God. This is for us to keep the sayings of Jesus. Really when we do, it will be Jesus in us doing them. We will never fear death if we fear God only. In fact, we will never see death.

Charges filed after Stroud pursuit

A driver who already has multiple felony convictions and now four new charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested has made his initial appearance.
Taylor Gunter

Taylor Gunter

Stroud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

Stroud High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. Valedictorians are Taylor Gunter, Kenlee Parrick, Merci McCracken, Baley Bivin, Kaley Bivin, Conner Wilson, Emily Jackson and Gage Wilson. The salutatorian is Hailey Thornhill.

Three charged with murder, desecration

A first degree murder charge and two other felonies have been filed in connection with the disappearance of a man who disappeared more than two years ago in Pottawatomie County.
The scene at 10 W. 4th in Stroud last week after a fire that turned out to be fatal. Photo/ Baylee Blancarte

The scene at 10 W. 4th in Stroud last week after a fire that turned out to be fatal. Photo/ Baylee Blancarte

Bodies found after fire

A fire that destroyed a house in Stroud on March 8 was determined to be fatal nearly a week later when remains of at least two persons were discovered inside. Stroud Fire Chief Cliff Wilson said firefighters responded to the house fire that broke out around 4 a.m. at 910 W. 4th in Stroud.

David Wayne Reynolds

David Wayne Reynolds, 67, of Wellston, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. David was born on January 9, 1956, in Atchison, Kansas. There will be no services at this time. Care was rendered by McElyea & Owens Funeral Group.
Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie (Stowers) Tharp passed away on March 12, 2023 following a brief illness. Frances was born to Edwin T. and Mary Stowers on June 24, 1940 in Cushing, Oklahoma. She attended Cushing High School and lived in the Happy Valley area as a child.