Absentee ballot deadline on Aug. 10

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than Monday, Aug. 10 by 5 p.m.Absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways, according to Lincoln County Election Board...

Man arrested for destroying ATM

A charge of malicious injury to property was filed against a Stroud man on July 30, over an incident involving anATMonJuly25.MichaelVincentThomas was charged with one felony count of malicious injury to property - over $1,000.

New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

A new high-powered outdoor warning siren was installed near the Meeker Police Station and Meeker Fire Station No. 2 on July 24, improving public safety for residents and reducing risk to firefighters during severe weather.TheFederalSignal2001130 electro-mechanical rotating siren, supplied through...

Two men arrested for burglary in Davenport

Burglary charges were filed against two men for an incident in Davenport in mid-July.District Attorney Adam Panter filed one felony count of burglary in the second degree against Raymond George, 60, and Gregory Cobbs, 65, on July 30, according to court documents.George has two previous felony...

Young wins award

Seminole State releases honor roll

Seminole State College has released its summer honor rolls. The following local students were on the lists.The list includes students who completed six or more credits during the summer term and earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Marching band season rolls in

Despite the early hour, the summer heat is intense. The teens out on the field stretch and run laps before taking what will be the first of many water breaks.Already, many have broken a sweat, with red faces and heavy breathing.But this is just a warm-up to get the day started.