Charges against Chandler man

A man was charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors following his arrest recently by Chandler police and he also admitted to taking meth. Formal felony charges of first degree burglary and protective order violation were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan.

Pedestrian fatality on Turner Turnpike

A pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after he was reportedly struck by a vehicle on the Turner Turnpike west of Stroud in Lincoln County. State Trooper Spears identified the victim as Russell Mitchell, 49, of Glencoe. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Stroud Fire Department.

Catching up

I was stationed in Portsmouth, N.H., in the early ‘70s and once witnessed a movie line there that stretched around a full block. People at the end of the line were maybe six steps from the box office but they were going to endure a long wait and lots of shuffling before they could buy a ticket.

Getting the vaccinations

A little over a year ago Pat and I had received our initial vaccinations to protect us from COVID-19. We had to wait four weeks before we could receive our second Moderna shot, but by the end of February we had it. Eight months later we received our third shot, the booster, and we were glad we did.

Dale approves stipends

Dale School Board members this week voted to approve stipends for all certified and support personnel using Esser II funds. Acting School Supt. Ky Wilkins explained that certified teachers who were at Dale last year will each receive $1,400.

Trial set for Ada woman

An Ada woman charged with first degree manslaughter in the fatal traffic collision that killed a Prague man has been bound over to stand trial. Haley Jordan Price, 30, was bound over recently following the conclusion of her preliminary hearing. Her arraignment has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Jan.

Hearing continued in McLoud case

A preliminary hearing has been continued for a McLoud man facing five state charges after he already had admitted a federal firearms count and was sentenced by a federal judge. Christopher Steven Ledbetter was charged in Lincoln County District Court with five felonies on Sep. 14.