Commissioners approve budget, expire burn ban as of Monday

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting recently approved the fiscal year budget for 2022-2023 and also approved a couple of grant applications. Lincoln County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the budget for 2022-2023 totals $13,081,448.66.

McLoud City Council meeting

McLoud’s City Council, with only three members present, tabled action on the appointment of a vice mayor and also held off filling the Ward 2 position. Council members did approve lifting a moratorium on billboards in the city limits.

Democrats to meet Nov. 10

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Weeding around Chandler fire hydrants

Chandler FFA members met at the Chandler Fire Dept Saturday for a safety briefing, then headed out across town to weed eat around fire hydrants. We believe that allowing the hydrants to be easily seen will help the fi e fighters if the need arises. Chandler holds approximately 200 hydrants.

Three felony charges filed

A Sparks man faces three felony counts following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies. Brandon Allen Walker, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Oct. 7 with second degree burglary, unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of firearms after a prior felony convciction.

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Turia Richardson Hometown: Davenport College: UCO, Northeastern Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Master of education Years taught: 18 Years taught at Davenport: 18 Currently teaching: Junior high reading, high school reading, 8th-grade math, alegra II, computer science, yearbook Family: Son,...

Town Talk

Let’s get together as a community and honor our veterans and activeduty members this year on November 12th. The American Legion Auxiliary and Town Talk volunteers are hosting the Andrew Sisters Trio Tribute on that date at 7:00 p.m.