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Bond increased on porn suspect

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh recently faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography.Three charges were originally filed in early September in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.
Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Youth Fair Exhibitor Gus Goodson (L-R). Randy Gilbert, Taycie Baker, Dustie Baker, Bryar Baker, Gus Goodson- North Rock Creek FFA (2024) Legend Baker, Suzanne Gilbert and Annie Jo Gilbert

Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Youth Fair Exhibitor Gus Goodson (L-R). Randy Gilbert, Taycie Baker, Dustie Baker, Bryar Baker, Gus Goodson- North Rock Creek FFA (2024) Legend Baker, Suzanne Gilbert and Annie Jo Gilbert

Pottawatomie County Fair results

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Pottawatomie County Fair Board Members Are: Randy Gilbert, Chairman Matt Griffith, Vice-Chairman Gina Rounsaville, Treasurer Tim Underwood, Secretary Cindy Humphrey - Co Secretary Members: Gary Barnett Lynn Marlow Trent Boles ` ` Rex Anderson Cindy Humphrey The Jr.
Jaylee Ventris was crowned Chandler’s Homecoming Queen for 2024 Friday night. Her escorts were Grant McGinnis (2) and Cruz Jackson (1). Photo/Brian Blansett

Jaylee Ventris was crowned Chandler’s Homecoming Queen for 2024 Friday night. Her escorts were Grant McGinnis (2) and Cruz Jackson (1). Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Charges filed against Frisbies

Charges filed against Frisbies

Charges filed against Frisbies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife are facing a total of 41 felony charges between them related to child sexual and physical abuse.
Chandler drum major Madelyn Ledford Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler drum major Madelyn Ledford Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Bands score big at competition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Two local marching bands kicked off competition season last weekend by attending the Ironhead Invitational Contest in Eufala on Sept. 28. The Pride of Chandler won first place in the prelims and second overall in the finals, among other awards.

OTA awards $38.4m Stroud plaza, work

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
At a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority board unanimously voted to approve the construction contract award for the pavement widening and service plaza reconstruction project on Turner Turnpike by Stroud.The $38.
Barbara Holcomb

Barbara Holcomb

Avem Health appoints new members to board

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Avem Health Partners, which manages Rural Wellness Stroud Hospital, announced last week that they appointed two new members to their board of directors.Keith Walker, a retired lieutenant general with the U.S. Army, and Babara Holcomb, a retired major general with the U.S.

Charges in assault

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
A man who was convicted of a homicide more than 40 years ago now faces two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly assaulted a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Captain.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep.

Two more felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
A Wellston man, who previously was convicted of three felonies, is facing two more following his arrest by local law enforcement William Leon Politte II, 51, was formally charged recently in Lincoln County District Court with child sexual abuse and possession of a firearm after former felony...

Hearing continued for Davenport man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been continued for a Davenport man facing a felony drug count and two other charges following his arrest by a Lincoln County Deputy.
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