Domestic assault and battery

A bench warrant issued for a Wellston area man has been returned and filed and his initial appearance is set for next month. Keith Allan Watkins, 45, was formally charged on April 30 in Lincoln County District with domestic abuse-assault and battery.

Washed out

Heavy rainfall has created a navigational maze in parts of Lincoln County as high water levels washed out roads, leading to temporary closures. Above, Derin Carr and his dog, Meg, stand by a washed-out road near their home between Chandler and Wellston. Repairs have already begun.

Senior Citizen Center to reopen

The Chandler Senior Citizens Center dining hall will reopen on July 6. Due to COVID-19, the Center closed its dining room hall. The Center opted to create and use a curbside service to pass out the meals it has been passing out for a plethora of years.

Stroud Masons make donations to FFA, Stroud Arts

The Masonic Lodge in Stroud recently presented checks to the Stroud Future Farmers of America booster club and to Stroud Arts. At left, Master Mason Ray Lynum presents a check for $5,000 to Larry Hall of the FFA Booster Club.

Resurfacing for SH18 to start next week

Resurfacing of SH 18 between Meeker and Chandler is expected to begin shortly after the July 4 holiday, Meeker’s Town Administrator has confirmed. Town Administrator Dickie Walton stated he was told by an Oklahoma Department of Transportation official the project will begin Tuesday, July 6.

Formal charges in grow house bust

The owner of a major marijuana growing operation that was seized by law enforcement officers has been formally charged with two felonies, but has failed to make her initial appearance in court. Sai Ying Lin, 48, of Tryon, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court June 22.

McLoud hires new deputy city clerk

The McLoud City Council appointed a new deputy city clerk during its most recent meeting and members also tabled five agenda items. Mayor Stan Jackson declared after the meeting, “We tabled more items tonight than we have at any other meeting since I’ve been mayor.

Lincoln County Democrats to meet

The Lincoln County Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Thursday, July 8, at the County Courthouse in Chandler. There will be discussion on the upcoming bond issue election as well as planning activities for the County Fair.