Suspects in court on endangerment charges

Two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges following their arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies have made their initial appearances. Their pre-preliminary hearings are set. The two were arrested in the parking lot of a store at U.S. 177 and U.S. 62.

Dale sets school board election vote

The Dale Board of Education this week adopted a resolution calling for the annual school election for Board of Education Office No. 3. That position is currently held by Board President Ronnie Newton. He said prior to Monday night’s board meeting he will seek another term.

Nurse charged in child abuse case

A woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse has been charged with child abuse following her arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies. Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39, of Luther was formally charged Oct. 31 in Lincoln County District Court with felony child abuse.

Veteran’s Day 2022

This week we have our annual Salute to Veterans, which includes photos and information about veterans with ties to our area. Please look for it on Pages 1D through 6D.

COFCU merges with True Sky Credit Union

The True Sky Credit Union and Central Oklahoma Federal Credit Union (COFCU) recently announced their merger has received regulatory approval and approval by a majority vote of the COFCU members. According to a press release, the legal merger date for the two organizations was planned to be Nov.

Commissioners approve budget, expire burn ban as of Monday

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting recently approved the fiscal year budget for 2022-2023 and also approved a couple of grant applications. Lincoln County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the budget for 2022-2023 totals $13,081,448.66.

McLoud City Council meeting

McLoud’s City Council, with only three members present, tabled action on the appointment of a vice mayor and also held off filling the Ward 2 position. Council members did approve lifting a moratorium on billboards in the city limits.

Democrats to meet Nov. 10

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Lincoln County Courthouse.