Guilty verdict in manslaughter case

A Lincoln County jury has found a driver guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of a Stroud man and recommended his punishment.

Guilt of misdemeanors, not guilty of felonies

A defendant who requested a bench trial on two felony counts of running a roadblock has been found innocent of an amended felony but guilty of a misdemeanor and two misdemeanor counts.Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Commissioners hold off on budget

Lincoln County commissioners during a recent meeting reviewed and discussed the Estimates of Needs for the 2025 fiscal year budget, but held up taking any action.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon noted there will be a meeting at 9 a.m.

Where to celebrate Independence Day

Let freedom ring and fireworks fill the air. Most towns in Lincoln County are gearing up for their annual Independence Day celebrations. Here’s what they have in store.Chandler is hosting its annual fireworks display by the Chandler Fire Department at Bell Cow Lake. Fireworks will start around 10 p.

Hearing set in Chandler grow case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and who has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs with more than 10,000 marijuana plants that were discovered and destroyed.

Davenport man injured on turnpike

A Davenport man was critically injured recently in a traffic collision on the Turner Turnpike west of Wellston in Lincoln County.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt.

OBU releases honor roll lists

Oklahoma Baptist University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2024 semester. The university has three lists - the President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Bison Honor Roll. Students who have a GPA of 3.

No contest plea in felony lewd act to child

A Prague man whose charge was amended has pleaded no contest and drawn a deferred sentence.Sean A. Warstler, 35, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan. 24, 2023 with felony lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16.