Blood donors needed

The Lincoln County Health Department will host a Bedlam Blood Drive, 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17. Look for the Oklahoma Blood Institute’s Bloodmobile parked at 101 Meadow Lane in Chandler. While supplies last, donors can receive a choice of college T-shirts or local amusement tickets.

We got your kicks

A drug task force officer driving on US 66 spotted the tops of marijuna plants growing above a privacy fence last week, leading to a seizure of plants valued at up to $1 million. It was the third illegal marijuana grow operation in Lincoln County since the middle of June.

Felony charges filed for Stroud woman

A Stroud woman faces two felony counts following her arrest recently by a Lincoln County deputy sheriff. Formal charges were filed July 26 in Lincoln County District Court against Kayla Dawn Butler, 31.

Professionals urge shots as COVID continues rise

An area physician and an area pharmacist are encouraging people to get vaccinated to help protect them from COVID-19 and its variants. Dr. Gregory Grant, a family medicine physician in Shawnee, said “I am seeing an increase in patients with the Covid and have since the beginning of July.

Bond reduced in murder case

The bond for a Wellston man charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old Lincoln County resident has been reduced, court records show. First degree murder charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court on July 13 against Freddie Antonie Seamster, 38.

Chandler Chamber of Commerce meeting

The monthly Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Big Willy’s. A representative from the Lincoln County Health Department will update attendees on the health of Chandler and Lincoln County.

Arraignment set for Edmond man in fatal crash

An arraignment has been scheduled for a driver charged with manslaughter in the traffic death of a Stroud woman in 2020. Jessie O. Hardridge, 42, of Edmond, was charged June 22, 2020 in Lincoln County District Court with first degree manslaughter, a felony, in the death of Wendi Wright, 41.

Waiting to see what happens next

Hope is like a life raft. It is good to hold onto, but don’t forget to keep your eyes wide open. In March 2020, the entire world was introduced to the most frustrating and contagious superstar. COVID-19 became the fastest growing celebrity to hit the scene and no one was happy about it.