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Wellston to hold pre-Independence Day event

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Churches, local businesses and organizations are coming together for the first annual Wellston Faith Family Freedom Event on June 28.The event is a pre-Independence Day celebration for the community that kicks things off the weekend before the Fourth of July.

Trials set for McLoud pair

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Jury trials have been scheduled for two McLoud men facing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony.
Lincoln County residents listen as Thomas Holmes and others speak at a countywide meeting on June 11 at the Route 66 Interpretative Center, presenting information on wind farm projects in the area. Holmes spoke about the land agreements, while others spoke about the effect of turbines on wildlife, insurance coverage regarding turbines, the effect on weather radars, and other topics. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Lincoln County residents listen as Thomas Holmes and others speak at a countywide meeting on June 11 at the Route 66 Interpretative Center, presenting information on wind farm projects in the area. Holmes spoke about the land agreements, while others spoke about the effect of turbines on wildlife, insurance coverage regarding turbines, the effect on weather radars, and other topics. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Insurance coverage discussed at meeting on wind turbines

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Local insurance agents cautioned landowners to contact their insurance carriers before signing wind farm leases at a local county-wide meeting on June 11 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center.

Lincoln County Commissioners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to approve a letter of amendment from the Bureau of Indian Affairs increasing funds for the 30 Bridge Project.They also adopted a resolution increasing the BIA’s portion of funding for the 30-Bridge Project.

Guilty pleas in two cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A Stroud man charged twice in 13 days with felonies has pleaded guilty in both cases.Formal charges of unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute were filed Sep. 13, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Ronald Dean Mixon, 60.On Sep.

Trial set for Wellston attorney

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A bench trial has been scheduled in July for a Wellston attorney facing four felonies.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.

Davenport man pleads guilty

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A Davenport man has pleaded guilty for assaulting his brother by attempting to strangle him.Formal charges of domestic assault and battery by strangulation were filed in Lincoln County District on April 19, this year against Thomas Jay Northcutt, 45.

Two prison terms in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
AMidwest City man, facing three felonies following a Lincoln County shooting near Wellston in February of 2023 that injured a person has pleaded guilty and drawn two state sentences.Casey Mac Wilson, 42 at the time, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Bench warrant issued for woman

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a woman who failed to appear for the final jury call docket last week. He was scheduled for trial during the current jury term that began on Monday of this week.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan.

Chandler to vote on Clearview in September

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Chandler City Council set a deadline for a vote on whether to take over Clearview Cemetery in their June 12 meeting.The Council spent considerable time discussing the transfer of the title, with City Attorney Larry Lenora cautioning about liability.
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