Sharp blade

As I watched the blood running off the back of my hand, my first thought was: “I really wish I hadn’t done that.” My second thought was: “This is going to be embarrassing to explain.

Hearing set for Sparks man accused of four felonies

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Sparks man who faces four felony counts and two misdemeanors. Formal felony charges were filed May 4 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies.

Driver faces third DUI after Meeker arrest

A driver who has been convicted twice since May of this year for driving under the influence of alcohol faces a new felony DUI count. Jeffery Todd Keener, 47, of Chandler, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Stroud man dies in crash

A Stroud man died in a two-vehicle traffic collision in the city limits. Stroud Police Chief Clint Gaylord identified the victim who died in the collision as Randy VanFossen, 68. Gaylord reported that VanFossen had to be extricated from the 1989 GMC pickup he was driving.

Chandler announces Rotarians of the Month

Chandler Rotary Club recently announced that the September Student Rotarians are Makinlee Metheny and Laryssa Nunn. Makinlee Metheny is the daughter of Geoff and LauraMetheny.Shehasone younger brother, Maddox.

Child endangerment arrests made

Two men face child endangerment and drug-related charges following their arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies in the parking lot of a store at U.S. 177 and U.S. 62. Blake Michael Barrett, 21, of Seminole, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep.

Charges filed for harboring fugitive

The mother and sister of a Prague man facing six felonies each have been charged with harboring a fugitive from justice. Karen Vancuren, 34, of Prague, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 29 with harboring a fugitive from justice.