Early voting begins

Early voting for next Tuesday’s municipal and school elections across Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties begins today, Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Election Board in Chandler and the Pottawatomie County Election Board in Shawnee.

Charges filed in fatality

A first degree manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has been filed against a driver whose semi-trailer truck collided with a vehicle driven by a Stroud man who died in the crash. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, of Jennings, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23.

Spring sports

Chandler firstbaseman Charlee Hicks is all focus on a throw Monday during the Lady Lions’ game against Wellston Monday. The Lady Lions won, 17-1.

Prague announces valedictorians, salutatorian

Prague High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2023. Valedictorians are Kyler Kinslow, Kaden Simons, Cameron Hightower, Kayla Martin, Jaylee Friend, Courtney Brydon, Ayleen Vazquez and Avery Terrell. The salutatorian is Benjamin Foster.