Ethra Neal Baldridge

Ethra Neal Baldridge was born to Tony and Ruby (Cook) Baldridge on February 8, 1976, in Webers Falls, Okla. He died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Tulsa Okla., at the age of 45 years. Ethra graduated from Apostolic Christian School in Del City, Okla., in 1994.

More COVID cases, deaths

The number of new positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties rose by more than 500 and there have been five new deaths, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Child neglect charge

A child neglect charge has been filed against a woman who reportedly abandoned her 12-yearold grandson at the EZ-Go near the 171 mile marker on the Turner Turnpike. Margaret Rose Humphrey, 59, of Tulsa, was formally charged on Aug. 24 in Lincoln County District Court with child neglect.

Sheep show Saturday

Saturday was show day for sheep and goats at the Lincoln County Fair. Left, Brooklynn Estes waits to show one of her entries. Top, Bryleigh Heflin from Carney keeps her eyes on the judge, as does Ethan Stone, above, from Chandler.

Truck driver arrested on turnpike

A truck driver who reportedly ignored orders to pull over and stop after he allegedly was driving from lane to lane was arrested following a pursuit on the Turner Turnpike.

County commissioners hire Floyd and Driver

Lincoln County Commissioners this week accepted a proposal from the Floyd and Driver Law Firm for assistance with handling funding and reporting for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Dale approves negotiated teacher contract

Dale’s Board of Education has approved the teacher negotiated contract for 2021-2022. Acting School Supt. Ky Wilkins informed the board the main request is the contract continue the stipend of $400 for teachers with more than 25 years experience.

Guilty plea in trafficking

One man has recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and another felony charge and a woman has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and an arraignment has been set.

Wellston driver waives hearing

A driver from Wellston facing a felony count of driving while under the influence of alcohol and three other charges following his arrest by a state trooper, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Donald Gene Barnett, 51, was arrested by State Trooper Barrett Karlin on July 3.

Charge dropped against Stroud man

A felony count against a Stroud man charged with domestic assault and battery by strangulation has been dismissed eight days after it was filed, court records confirm. The charge against Travis Jacob Simon, 29, was formally filed in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 11.