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Up in the air

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Opposition to two proposed wind farm projects in Lincoln County could lead to a vote on county-wide zoning in order to stop them.

Firearms charges for Chandler pair

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A man and a woman, both from Chandler, face felony firearm charges and misdemeanor drug counts, following their arrest by Lincoln County deputies. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on March 15 against Herbert Lee Gaines, Jr., 58, and Rachelle Dawn Bannister, 45.

$1 millon grant for Carney

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The Carney Public Utilities Authority received a $1 million grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for improvements in their water and wastewater infrastructure, according to an OWRB press release. The Authority received the grant on Tuesday.

Charges filed in child abuse

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A Carney man has been charged with felony child abuse and his pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled for today. Austin McDougal, 22, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Feb.

Commissioners approve CDBG application

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Lincoln County commissioners this week approved an application for a Community Development Block Grant for the Jacktown Fire Department. They also held an open discussion with residents in the county regarding Wind Turnbines and have agreed to work with them towards regarding this major issue.

Prague woman gets third felony charge

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A Prague woman already facing two felonies, among them first degree rape, has been charged with an additional felony. Taylor Jo Bittle, 18, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Hearings set in burglaries

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Hearings have been scheduled for three defendants arrested by Lincoln County deputies in late December in connection with recent burglaries. Tommy Nathaniel Tilley, 19, of Cushing was charged Dec.

County votes on Extension

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Lincoln County commissioners during a recent special meeting approved a proposal for architectural services for the OSU Extension Office building. The proposal from Corbin, Merz and Haney is for $76,250 and for a 4,700 square feet building.

New felony for Chandler man

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A Chandler man, previously convicted of at least nine felonies in Lincoln County, faces a new felony. Jerry Edward Hallmark, 41, was recently charged in Lincoln County District Court with bringing contraband into jail/penal institution.