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Six more felonies for Ballard

A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of man already convicted of several felonies in recent years and now faces three more felonies and a misdemeanor. James Edward Ballard, Jr.

County Commission meeting

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week approved a 911 mapping system for Emergency Management. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the commissioners agreed to purchase One Map Mapping System that will be paid for from Emergency Management’s budget.
Sac and Fox PowWow

Sac and Fox PowWow

Sac and Fox PowWow

After a two-year break due to COVID, the Sac and Fox PowWow was back at the tribal headquarters south of Stroud last week. Right, Rusty Lowrance holds his son, Moxie, during opening ceremonies Friday evening.

Warrants issued in marijuana case

Bench warrants have been issued for the arrest of three individuals wanted on charges in connection with two marijuana grow operations in Lincoln County.

Teen injured in Stroud motorcycle crash

A 15-year-old Stroud motorcycle driver was seriously injured Monday night in a two-vehicle collision and the driver of the other vehicle was taken to jail. Stroud Police Chief Clint Gaylord said he isn’t able to release the injured youth’s name because he is a juvenile.

Hearing rescheduled in Meeker felony DUI

The pre-preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a Meeker man facing a felony DUI charge and several misdemeanor counts following his arrest recently by Meeker police. The charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 18 against Tyler Marc Armitage, 22.

Felony charge for Agra woman

An Agra woman is facing a felony and a misdemeanor charge following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently. A formal charge of possession of firearm after former conviction of a felony was filed June 24 in Lincoln County District Court against Trista Marie Dye, 38.
Chandler student named NWOSU Outstanding Senior

Chandler student named NWOSU Outstanding Senior

Chandler student named NWOSU Outstanding Senior

Britni Stewart of Chandler was one of 12 graduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva selected as a 2022 Outstanding Senior. Stewart will graduate cum laude this month with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education.

Lincoln County Democrats meeting set for July 14

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democrats will be Thursday, July 14, at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM. For more information check out Lincoln County Democrats facebook page or contact Tony Perna at (918)374-2651