22 more COVID-19 deaths reported in area

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties increased by 22 compared to three weeks ago, but the new positive cases rose less than 300, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Prisoner charged in assault on county officer

An Agra woman who reportedly had been arrested earlier in the day and was in a detox cell of the jail, faces an assault and battery charge on an officer. Maggie June Capps, 18, was formally charged on Oct. 14 in Lincoln County District Court with the felony.

Felony charges filed after crash

A recent traffic collision on U.S. 66 and County Road 3520 resulted in the driver facing a felony charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Shelton James Sutton, 48, of Joplin. Mo., was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 13 with DUI.

Diabetes education available

The Lincoln County Extension Office is offering a four-week Living Well with Diabetes live webinar series detailing practical ways people can improve selfmanagement of their Type 2 diabetes.

Halsey completes association’s lending school

Chrisara Halsey, with BancFirst in Chandler, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Consumer Lending School in Oklahoma City. Halsey was among 38 graduates of the school, which was held Oct. 4-8 at the OBA Harris Event Center.

Oklahoma City man charged

A motorist who reportedly followed people home and then parked in their driveway, has been charged with a felony of driving under an intoxicating substance and a misdemeanor. Cornelious Antonio Holloway, 57, of Oklahoma City, was formally charged Oct.

A ring with a story

I knelt on some loose shale to take a picture of Kindra sitting on a rock. It was about 10 feet from the water’s edge, but Lake Eufaula seemed to be down several feet. Where I was standing probably would have been waist deep at normal lake level.

Getting the booster shot

Last week, I was able to receive my Moderna booster shot for continued protection against the COVID-19 virus. Due to my age and a couple of health issues, my doctor provided a letter saying I needed that third shot.