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Property assessments begin

The Lincoln County Assessor’s office will take exemption applications and personal property assessments Monday, Jan. 3 through Tuesday, March 15, 2022, according to Assessor Jackie Holcomb. Reminders will be mailed to property owners on Thursday, Dec. 30.

Pottawatomie County

Marriage Licenses David Fritz Geissler and Amie Louise Labrie Riley, both of Shawnee. Kurtis Michael Williamson and Lanie Ashtin Christian Reed, both of Choctaw. Jordan Wayne Thompson and Jessica Maurine Haraughty, both of Shawnee. Langston Heath Ray and Tallie Jenelle Watts, both of Shawnee.

More charges for Chandler man

A Chandler man who already had been charged with a felony in November, now faces three additional felony counts. Christopher Allen Michael Hyde, 20, was charged Nov. 10 in Lincoln County District Court with knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property.

Board of Education Primary Election announced

The Lincoln County Election Board has announced that on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, Primary Elections will be held for Board of Education Office No. 2 in Carney School District and Board of Education Office No. 2 in Prague School District.

Hearing continued in chase case

A pre-preliminary hearing for a Guthrie man facing a felony and four misdemeanors has been continued until January. Formal charges were filed June 22 in Lincoln County District Court against Paul Jimmy Laray Fox, 27, after he fled from law enforcement officers and eluded them for several hours.

Arrest in domestic assault case

Chandler police and a Lincoln County deputy arrested a subject after they were called to a reported domestic assault of a woman who had suffered a stroke three weeks earlier. A formal charge of domestic assault and battery was filed in Lincoln County District Court on Nov.

Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus went about teaching how to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Many people believed He was the one to follow. To those who followed Him they received the Holy Ghost which is God Himself. It’s kind of hard to believe we were all named from the beginning with a spiritual name.

Health screenings available

Residents living in and around the Chandler area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Christian Church will host this community event on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
A look back at 2021

A look back at 2021

A look back at 2021

Each year, we take a look back at news and events that shaped life in Central Oklahoma the past 12 months. We’ll break 2021 into three parts, with one installment each in the next three editions. Here is January through April.
Four charged in homicide

Four charged in homicide

Four charged in homicide

Four members of a motorcycle club have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a former Midwest City Marine who was killed last September. The State Attorney General’s Office this week filed first degree murder charges against Steven Roberts, 55, and Virgil Earl Nelson, 67.