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Rape charges for Stroud man

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A Stroud man faces two first degree rape charges and a third felony count with a minor following his arrest by Stroud police.

Stroud is such a great place and to me it’s an exciting place. There is so much happening in the way of community improvements that it’s hard not to get excited. Kudos to our City Council for thinking outside the box and hiring Bob Pearman as our City Manager.

Pair headed for trial for growing pot

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Two men from Okmulgee have been bound over to stand trial on cultivating a Controlled Dangerous Substance after they were arrested by Lincoln County deputies last November. The deputies reportedly seized 386 marijuana clone plants. Quing Li Zheng, 55, and Wei Goa, 41, were each charged Nov.

Guilty pleas in abuse case

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A Chandler man has pleaded guilty to two felonies and a misdemeanor and has been handed deferred sentences on each count. He was arrested by a Lincoln County deputy.

White Rock bond issue fails

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Voters in the White Rock School District have rejected a $280,000 bond issue with fewer than 80 persons going to the polls. The bond issue was defeated with 39 of the voters opposing it to 37 in favor. School Supt.

Teens injured in shooting

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Two teenagers were reportedly injured in a shooting north of Chandler late Friday night and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two male subjects as persons of interest.

Chandler hires teachers, adjuncts

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Chandler Board of Education members this week hired several personnel and approved a number of committees. They also approved revised and updated policies. Hired as Secondary Teacher and coach is Randy Hedge, who last May retired after serving many years in the Chandler School District.

Meeker completes staff, accepts resignations

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Meeker Board of Education members this week agreed to offer contracts to several personnel and accepted resignations from four others. They also voted to adjust student meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year to meet the required guidelines through the USDA school lunch program.

Guilty plea

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

One of two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges has pleaded guilty to two of the charges and one of the counts has been dismissed.

Warrant issued in triple stabbing

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

A McLoud area man faces three felonies in connection with a triple stabbing that took place in early July and his girlfriend also is charged with a felony. Joshua Lynn Barnett, 34, was formally charged Aug. 3 in Lincoln Count District with three counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.

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