McLoud man dies in crash

A McLoud man died Monday evening in a two-vehicle collision on an ice-covered highway in Lincoln County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Smith identified the man who died as Lary England, 72. Smith said the collision occurred around 6:17 p.m.

Municipal election filings

One race developed for a McLoud City Council seat during last week’s Municipal filing period and several other contests for town boards, city councils and offices in Lincoln County municipalities will be on the April 6 ballot. The three-day filing period ended last Wednesday.

Man charged in Stroud gun case

A Stroud man faces two felony charges following his arrest by officers after he reportedly had fired a gun out of a moving vehicle. John Leonard Cushing II, 21, 503 W. 1st in Stroud, was formally charged Jan.

Schools mostly staying in class

Many of the area schools in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties are utilizing traditional, inperson learning, but some are providing parents the option of sending their kids or allowing them to attend virtually on a daily basis. Chandler School Supt.

10 more COVID-19 deaths

The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has climbed by five each in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties over the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports.

Prague Middle School

The names of students on the first semester honor rolls at Prague Middle School have been released.

Chandler keeps COVID sick pay

The Chandler Board of Education this week voted to continue paying COVID-19 sick leave for all employees for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. Chandler School Supt.

Charges filed in Meeker assault

A 48-year-old man has been charged in Lincoln County District Court with Domestic Assault and Battery by Strangulation. Matthew Brian Cone, no address listed, was officially charged on Jan. 21. Court records show that Cone appeared before Associate Judge Sheila Kirk on Jan.

Felony charges filed

A Cushing man has been charged with a felony following his arrest in mid-January by Lincoln County deputies. Jeremiah Lee Sargent, 32, was formally charged on Jan. 27 with larceny from the house. Court records show that Sargent’s bond was set at $5,000.

No action on property

Lincoln County commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4 and the main agenda item concerned possible purchase of real property.