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Incitement to riot

A Lincoln County jail inmate, who has been previously convicted of at least five felonies, has been charged in connection with a recent riot at the jail.

Murder suspect gets five more felony charges

A man awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge, who was handed prison terms on five non-related felonies last November, and now faces five more felonies he allegedly committed while in the Lincoln County jail, has waived his preliminary hearing on the newest charges.

How to cook a turkey

As is our Thanksgiving tradition at the Lincoln County News, we asked first-graders at area elementary schools to give us recipes for cooking turkeys. You might find a few ideas to try for yourself this Thanksgiving. Here are two recipes we thought were especially interesting.

Stroud doctor honored

Dr. George Conrad Markert is to be honored by the Stroud Community Foundation and Avem Health Partners with the Heroes in Healthcare Award on Friday for his achievements during a healthcare career that spans six decades.

Arrests made in grow house robbery

Two men are sitting in the Lincoln County jail after they have been taken into custody and face multiple charges for an armed burglary of a marijuana grow that sparked a huge manhunt.
Letters to Veterans

Letters to Veterans

Letters to Veterans

For the last two years,we have asked area high school students to write open letters to veterans. This year, we asked seniors from the Chandler High School band, the Meeker Bulldogs, the Stroud Tigers and the Chandler Lions.

Hung jury in trial of Chandler man

The trial for a Chandler man on alleged crimes against a child has ended in a hung jury and will be retried in early 2024. A woman who was also charged in the case entered a blind plea earlier this year and is currently doing three lengthy prison sentences.

Warrant issued in ear-biting

A bench warrant issued for the arrest of a Norman man facing two charges has been returned and filed and he made his initial appearance on Nov. 2. David Ade, 57, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.
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Deer Camp opens

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of Deer Camp will open on Friday. Showtimes and dates are November 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Cast members include (left to right) Steve Fuhrman, Brett Anderson, David Timmons, and Charlie Nichols.