Seamster’s motion denied

A motion to dismiss a first degree murder charge against a Wellston man was denied Monday in Lincoln County District Court following a daylong evidentiary hearing.

Chandler board of education meeting

The Chandler Board of Education this week hired a Secondary teacher and coach and also accepted several resignations from those either retiring or moving. School Supt. Melody Toma said that following an executive session, the board returned to open meeting and employed A.J.

Six charges in arrest

Six charges, one felony and five misdemeanors, have been filed after Stroud police arrested a driver during a traffic stop. Formal charges were filed April 7 in Lincoln County District Court against Daniel Frank Kozlowski, 43, of Bristow.

Reno update

I stepped on the scales Sunday holding Reno the puppy, who kept trying to lick my face and made getting an accurate reading a challenge. I finally got the weight, put him down and stepped back on the scales.

Considering local elections

Last week some area voters had the opportunity once again to exercise a freedom that too many people seem to overlook and just take for granted. They were the General Election school board races in three area districts. They included Dale, McLoud and the Perkins-Tryon school districts.

Trial set for Carney man

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Carney man who faces a total of 13 charges after he was arrested earlier this year. Bobby Lloyd Johnston, 64, was arrested on Jan. 11 as officers served a warrant at 820575 S. 3330 Road in Lincoln County.

Stroud American Legion

The American Legion Auxiliary held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 5th. The meeting was rescheduled from the Auxiliary’s regular meeting time which is the first Monday of each month.

Meeker school board meeting

The Meeker Board of Education Monday night approved temporary appropriations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said General Fund appropriations are $8,133,751, building fund is $116,786 and child nutrition is $284,618.