Former sub pleads not guilty

A former Wellston substitute teacher now facing five sex-related felonies with minors has pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. Four charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 12 against Emma Delaney Hancock, 26.

Five life terms in sexual abuse

A Stroud man who entered no contest blind pleas to four counts of first degree rape and one for sexual abuse with a child under 12 has been handed life terms on each charge. Cameron Austin Thomas Martz, 24, was formally charged Dec.

Sentences in arson case for Stroud man

A Stroud man who entered a blind guilty plea to six counts of arson has been sentenced to prison and the court requested he be treated at a state mental hospital. Two counts of second degree arson and four counts of third degree arson were formally filed Dec.

Hearing continued

The preliminary hearing has been continued for a Prague man charged with larceny of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Joseph Resin Linnhuber, 19, Prague was formally charged in Lincoln County on Sep. 28.

Pair to be tried for murder

A Wellston woman and an Iowa man have been bound to stand trial in the death of a Carney man and both face first degree murder charges along with three other felonies.

Fourth felony for Chandler man

A Chandler man already facing three felonies and a misdemeanor, has been charged with a fourth. Darrick Lee Delano Hunter, 41, was formally charged Dec. 8 in Lincoln County District Court with violation of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act.

Competency evaluation ordered

A competency evaluation has been ordered for a McLoud area man who faces felony kidnapping and domestic assault and battery by strangulation charges in addition to other felonies. A misdemeanor charge was also filed against him. Eliah Lively, 24, was formally charged Sep.

Hogs gone wild

For Lincoln County resident Clu Harkins, there’s a different kind of challenge when it comes to hunting feral hogs. “I prefer to predator hunt versus going deer hunting or anything like that.

Meeker Town Board issues

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week tabled two agenda items concerning Trust Indentures until their January meeting.