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Commissioners approve three District 1 projects

Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted a County Roads and Bridge Project resolution for three projects in District 1. District 1 Commissioner Will Fine said the estimated cost of the projects totals $78,187.50.

Bench warrant issued

A bench warrant has been issued for a Wellston man on a felony charge after he has failed to register as a violent offender. A formal charge of Violation of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Registration Act was filed April 24 in Lincoln County District Court against Chad Ray Mullendore, 38.

Democrats to meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, May 11 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. for dinner at 6:00 PM. For more information contact Tony Perna at 918-3742651.

Bond lowered on five felonies

Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested has had his bond lowered and a pre-preliminary hearing scheduled.
A portion of an estimated crowd of 400 go through the line at the annual Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival Friday in Chandler. Sponsored by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival featured traditional Cajun food, music and games. Photos/ Baylee Blancarte

A portion of an estimated crowd of 400 go through the line at the annual Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival Friday in Chandler. Sponsored by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival featured traditional Cajun food, music and games. Photos/ Baylee Blancarte

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Dale school board

Dale School Board of Education members this week approved temporary appropriations for 2023-2024, rehired several certified personnel and rehired athletic department personnel.

Guilty plea in crash; deferred sentences

The driver of a vehicle that struck and seriously injured a Stroud youth who was driving a motorcycle in July of 2022 has entered guilty pleas to each of the charges and he has drawn three deferred sentences..

Hearing set in rape cases

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man charged with four counts of first degree rape after Lincoln County deputies and investigators responded to a sexual assault call. Cameron Austin Thomas Martz, 24, was formally charged Dec.