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Ritchie, Sherman honored

Hoyt Ritchie and Sadie Sherman were honored as the Citizen of the Year and Scholarship Winner, respectively, at the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce banquet last week.

Murder suspect gets new charge... while in jail

A man who is awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge, and who was handed prison terms on five non-related felonies last November, faces a new felony he allegedly committed while in the Lincoln County jail. Cole Beringer Guy, now 21, was charged Feb.

Defendant changes plea during trial

A woman who was on trial for alleged sex crimes against a child has entered a blind plea and now awaits sentencing.

Rape trial to begin in June

An 18-year-old man facing first and second degree rape charges, who waived his right to a preliminary hearing, has been ordered to stand trial in June. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 1.

Hearing set in porn case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man arrested by OSBI agents in July on two felony counts dealing with child pornography. John Mack Byrd., Jr.

Fatal shooting near Stroud

NOTE : TEAMS ON THE TOP LINES OF THE BRACKETS SHALL WEAR WHITE COLORED SUITS IF YOU NOTICE A TEAM PLACED INCORRECTLY ON THE BRACKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE OSSAA OFFICE A 15-year-old youth reportedly shot and killed his dad during an altercation Tuesday afternoon at their house southwest of Stroud in...

Jarvis resigns from Chandler school board

The Chandler Board of Education this week accepted the resignation of a board member, hired a paraprofessional and also employed two teacher aides. School Supt. Scott Baade said Board Member Tony Jarvis, who held seat No. 1, has resigned from the board.

Meeker keeps administrators

Meeker’s Board of Education this week voted to offer contracts to four administrators for the 20232024 school year and accepted the retirements of two elementary teachers.

Meeker man in court on arson charge

A Meeker area man charged with arson following his arrest recently by an agent with the State Fire Marshal’s Office has made a further initial appearance. Youlha Rhodes, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 13 with second degree arson.