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Arrest made over stash in Meeker

News Staff

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Meeker police confiscated a sizable amount of marijuana Monday night right across from Town Hall and arrested the man residing there, they said, as they served a search warrant on his house and property. Assistant Police Chief Scott Wilson identified the man arrested as John Henry Hagar, 34.

Parking lot crash fatal

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A collision in the parking lot on the Turner Turnpike in Lincoln County proved fatal for one man and injured a teenaged driver, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. State Trooper Seijo identifi ed the man who died as Joshua Hykeith Graves, 30, of Tulsa.

Trafficking charge dismissed

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A felony charge of trafficking in illegal drugsfiledinLincolnCountyDistrictCourt against a Chandler man in February has been dismissed. The formal charge was filed Feb. 25 against Dean Zheng, 51, and a $20,000 warrant was issued at that time.

Special meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting recently, voted to accept the J&J settlement agreement. District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen, who is also chairman of the commission, stated that commissioners took the action following an executive session.

Arraignments in OnCue shooting

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The arraignments for two men charged in a shooting at an On Cue in Stroud last Oct. 9 have been continued and a date to hear motions filed by the two has been scheduled.

Initial appearance in chop shop case

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

One of several persons charged in connection with a chop shop operation has made his initial appearance and is set for the disposition in October.

Three in a row!

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Chandler Lions wasted no time in hoisting the BancFirst traveling trophy after taking their third straight win from Stroud, 57-9 Friday night. Pictured in the foreground are Kaled Foster (55), Kodey Pittman (20) and Ethan Manning (77).

Big development proposed in NRC

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A proposed housing development near the intersection of North Kickapoo Street and Garrett’s Lake Road in the North Rock Creek school district would add 556 new homes if approved by the City of Shawnee. The developer is Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods based in Norman.

Commissioners approve jail engineering

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved engineering services for a jail expansion with BKL Engineers. Lincoln County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty explained, “We’re trying to gain some square footage in the jail.

Tryon hearing continued

News Staff

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

A pre-preliminary has been continued for one of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit have made their initial appearances and their pre-preliminary hearings have been scheduled.

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