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Initial appearance in chop shop case

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!

Three in a row!

Three in a row!

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

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

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

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.

Charges filed in pursuit

A driver faces two felonies and a pair of misdemeanors following a pursuit that began in Meeker and ended in Chandler in Lincoln County recently. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 1 with two felony counts of running a roadblock.

Warrant issued for sex offender

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler man who is a registered sex offender and who faces two felony counts. Scott Grady Sweeden, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 15.

Diabetes webinar by county extension office

CHANDLER, Okla. – The Lincoln County Extension Office is offering a four-week Living Well with Diabetes live webinar series detailing practical ways people can improve self-management of their Type 2 diabetes.

Hearing schedule for Stoud man

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a Stroud man who faces six felonies filed against against him within a two-month period during 2021.

Charges in turnpike case

A motorist faces a felony and two misdemeanors after he was arrested by a state trooper on the TurnerTurnpike in Lincoln County. Formal charges were filed May 3 in Lincoln County District Court against Steven Mitchell Jones, 31, of Skiatook.