NRC honored by Purple Heart organization

North Rock Creek was honored as the first school in the country to receive the prestigious Patriotic School of the Year award.

20 years in neglect and abuse cases

A Lincoln County resident who waived his right to a jury trial and entered a blind plea of guilty on the day his trial was starting has been sentenced to prison. Brandon Matthew Tarpenning, 40, who deputies said resided in the Harrah area, was first charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec.

Sparks man pleads guilty in drug cases

A Sparks man facing three drug-related felonies has pleaded not guilty and his case is set for the May felony disposition docket.

Chandler, Stroud choirs win district

Music is definitely in the air this spring, with the high school choirs at Chandler and Stroud set to compete at the OSSAA state competition. Both recently competed at districts last week. Chandler received superior ratings for their high school and junior high choirs.

Lincoln County Commissioners adopt resolutions

Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted a resolution for the Use Tax Account for 17 fire departments. They also adopted a resolution for funds from the Use Tax Accrued Interest Account to be used towards construction of an Administration Annex when it’s built.

Prison sentence for Wellston man in neglect

One of four persons from Wellston charged last summer with child neglect recently pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to prison. Steven Owen Cohran, 32, was formally charged July 24, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court with child neglect.

Hearings continued in animal cruelty

Preliminary hearings have been continued for two women from Wellston who were arrested as the result of an animal neglect investigation that began in March of last year and who are facing 49 charges each of animal cruelty.

Town Talk

Plans are underway for Stroud’s annual alumni celebration. The main activities will take place on May 25th. The theme for this year is “Hear the Tigers Roar in 2024!” KimBrownBeasler oversees the newsletter, and she reports she has had manyreturnedduetowrong U.S.

Guilty in murder case

An Ada woman charged nearly three years ago in connection with the death of a Prague man who died from injuries in a traffic collision has been found guilty of second degree murder.Haley Jordan Price, 30 at the time, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Apr.

Breaking ground

Years of groundwork gave way to the start of construction on a new casino west of Chandler by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. The new gaming complex is set for completion by 2026, according to chairman Jacob Keyes.