Agra man faces charges on sex crimes

A $100,000 bond has been set for an Agra man after he was arrested on three felonies alleging sex crimes with minors. Kenneth Taylor Simpson, 21, was formally charged on Oct. 24 in Lincoln County District Court with lewd acts to a child under 16, sodomy of a child under 16 and second degree rape.

Public Records

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Daniel Stephen Courtney and Sherry Lin Idell, both of Chandler Rocky Wayne Vanworth and Misty Dawn Cornelius, both of Prague Jesse Tyler Burns and Bailee Cassity Ward, both of Ponca City Civil Suits Elliot Bade and Bonnie Bade vs Melissa Bear-Carver, Lincoln...

Town Talk

Pardon me boys, it’s not the Chattanooga Choo-Choo but it is the next best thing. The Andrew Sisters Tribute Trio will be in Stroud this Saturday night at the Assembly of God Family Life Center at 7:00 p.m.

Suspects in court on endangerment charges

Two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges following their arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies have made their initial appearances. Their pre-preliminary hearings are set. The two were arrested in the parking lot of a store at U.S. 177 and U.S. 62.

Dale sets school board election vote

The Dale Board of Education this week adopted a resolution calling for the annual school election for Board of Education Office No. 3. That position is currently held by Board President Ronnie Newton. He said prior to Monday night’s board meeting he will seek another term.

Nurse charged in child abuse case

A woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse has been charged with child abuse following her arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies. Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39, of Luther was formally charged Oct. 31 in Lincoln County District Court with felony child abuse.

Veteran’s Day 2022

This week we have our annual Salute to Veterans, which includes photos and information about veterans with ties to our area. Please look for it on Pages 1D through 6D.

COFCU merges with True Sky Credit Union

The True Sky Credit Union and Central Oklahoma Federal Credit Union (COFCU) recently announced their merger has received regulatory approval and approval by a majority vote of the COFCU members. According to a press release, the legal merger date for the two organizations was planned to be Nov.