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School shuts for bomb threat

Chandler schools were forced to evacuate and classes were canceled on Monday shortly after they started due to a bomb threat. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the bomb threat. Capt.

Charges dropped in abuse case

Two felony child abuse charges against a Prague man who was scheduled to go to trial later this month have been dismissed by state prosecutors. However, an additional charge of assault and battery filed against the man in early February of 2020 is still pending, records show.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Colby Wade Dugan and Amber Lynn Giordano, both of Carney. Joe Allen Jordan and Louisa Michelle Jordan, both of Prague. Bradley Jay Smith and Sherita Peal Pryor, both of Luther. Dillan Parker Anderson and Allison Kyleen Catherine Fowler, both of Tulsa. Probates None filed.

Pottawatomie County

Marriage Licenses Mitchell Lee Enos and Courtney Sharee Jones, both of Shawnee. Myron Le Hickman, Springfield, Ill., and Kayla Marie Macy Mills, Tecumseh. Lance Anderson Wilson and Kristi Dawn Williams, both of Shawnee. Christopher Brian Wright and Elizabeth Ashley Knight, both of McLoud.

Felony charges in assault on officer

A Harrah man was arrested recently by a Lincoln County deputy and Wellston police officer and now is facing three felony charges. James Nathan Fox, 40, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep.

Kingdom of Heaven

Here is the parable of the sower as it is in Mark 4:2-20 KJV And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

Chamber of Commerce meeting

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Hello Catering. The guest speaker is Kitt Letcher, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma.
Stroud Homecoming

Stroud Homecoming

Stroud Homecoming

Stroud will have its annual Homecoming Thursday, Oct. 14, starting with a parade at 2 p.m. and queen coronation at 6:25 p.m.

County weighs Senate district

Lincoln County Commissioners in their meeting this week discussed county redistricting during a zoom meeting with the State Senate assistant handling that issue.

Davenport plans city-wide sales

The Davenport Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual city-wide yard sale event for Saturday, Oct. 2. Enrollment forms are available at City Hall and at several business in Davenport. A $5 fee must be paid with each enrollment. The funds will be used for advertising in all area newspapers.