Davenport to hold fall clean up

Davenport city officials have scheduled a citywide “fall clean up day” for Saturday, Sept. 18. Residents with addresses inside Davenport city limits can dispose of items not normally picked up by the trash contracting company. Items will be picked up if placed street side on that day.

BabyMobile coming to Stroud

The Infant Crisis Services BabyMobile serves as a formula and diaper pantry on wheels. It is the first of its kind in Oklahoma. The goal is to break down the transportation barrier that prevents many families from receiving assistance.

Emporia State University

Cade Harelson of Chandler was among the undergraduate students recognized for academic honors at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. He was named to the Spring 2021 Semester Honor Roll and the Teachers College Dean’s List. To qualify for the honor, students earned a minimum 3.

Local students learn to lead

Several Lincoln County students were among 30 freshmen students at Seminole State College chosen for Class XV of the SSC Presidential Leadership program.

More COVID cases, deaths

The number of new positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties rose by more than 500 and there have been five new deaths, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Child neglect charge

A child neglect charge has been filed against a woman who reportedly abandoned her 12-yearold grandson at the EZ-Go near the 171 mile marker on the Turner Turnpike. Margaret Rose Humphrey, 59, of Tulsa, was formally charged on Aug. 24 in Lincoln County District Court with child neglect.

Truck driver arrested on turnpike

A truck driver who reportedly ignored orders to pull over and stop after he allegedly was driving from lane to lane was arrested following a pursuit on the Turner Turnpike.

County commissioners hire Floyd and Driver

Lincoln County Commissioners this week accepted a proposal from the Floyd and Driver Law Firm for assistance with handling funding and reporting for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Dale approves negotiated teacher contract

Dale’s Board of Education has approved the teacher negotiated contract for 2021-2022. Acting School Supt. Ky Wilkins informed the board the main request is the contract continue the stipend of $400 for teachers with more than 25 years experience.

Guilty plea in trafficking

One man has recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and another felony charge and a woman has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and an arraignment has been set.