Guilty plea in Chandler domestic abuse case

A Chandler man scheduled to stand trial on a felony charge and misdemeanor count has pleaded guilty and been given suspended sentences. Roy Allen Butler, 31, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Child abuse count dropped in McLoud case

A felony charge of child abuse filed against a McLoud man has been dismissed. The charge was filed March 24 in Lincoln County District Court against CW Buffalo Arpoika, 42 following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies last month.

Jimmie Brownfield: Davenport’s record-setting powerlifter

Winning not only her division but also the award for best lifter, Jimmie Brownfield competed in the United States Powerlifting Federation Teenage Nationals in Oklahoma last week.

Ready named to SSC board of regents

Robyn Ready, of Chandler, has been appointed to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. The appointment was made by Gov. Kevin Stitt, confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 10 and will be sent to the state Senate for final approval.

Hearing postponed

A hearing seeking a protective order filed against a former Carney school teacher and softball coach has been continued until next month.

Two to stand trial in OnCue shooting

Two men charged in a shooting at an On Cue in Stroud last Oct. 9 have been bound over to stand trial. They were bound over at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing earlier this month.

New polling places

Some voters in Lincoln County will have a new polling place as result of recent changes to precinct boundaries, Melissa Stambaugh, Lincoln County Election Board Secretary announced. Stambaugh said the changes were necessary because of redistricting due to the last census.

Jackie Justice: Disorder in the Court

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of Jackie Justice: Disorder in the Court will open on May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances will be held on May 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on May 21 and 22 at 2:00 p.m.