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Wellston driver waives hearing in alcohol case

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

A driver from Wellston facing a felony count of driving while under the influence of alcohol and three other charges following his arrest by a state trooper, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Donald Gene Barnett, 51, was arrested by State Trooper Barrett Karlin on July 3.

Meeker’s Back to School Bash

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Meeker Chamber of Commerce had to postpone its annual Independence Day celebration at Meeker Lake in July due to uncooperative weather, but restyled the event as a Back To School Bash and held it Saturday.

Charges against driver

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

A driver who was stopped on the Turner Turnpike now faces two felonies, one of those for trafficking in illegal drugs. A state trooper arrested David Robledo, 46, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., in early July on the turnpike. A $150,000 bond has now been issued for Robledo’s arrest.

Lincoln County

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Marriage Licenses Brett Taylor Towne and Kelby Nicole Dunn, both of Chandler. George Elliot Dosher III and Kristin Elizabeth Hardy, both of Oklahoma City. Probates In the Matter of the Probate, Petition for Foreign Will - Thea Rebecca Ward.

BabyMobile coming to town

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The BabyMobile, a mobile formula, food, and diaper pantry, will be in Chandler 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the Lincoln County Department of Human Services, 2020 E. First Street. Infant Crisis Services provides assistance to children from birth through age three.

Encountering problems with automation

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The other morning before my wife Pat headed off to work, she asked me if I would have time to go over to her mom’s house. She explained her mom needed my assistance in canceling out a credit card she no longer uses nor needs. I of course replied that I’d be more than glad to handle that.

Football Friday night

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Wellston head coach James Jones shares a moment with his players during a break in their scrimmages against Dove Christian and Olive Friday night.

Hearing set in Tryon pot arrest

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

A hearing has been set for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was arrested in June when agents raided her business. Sai Ying Lin, 48, of Tryon, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court June 23.

Meeker Town Board: Special meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees called a special meeting for Wednesday evening, Aug. 25, to discuss Town Administrator Dickie Walton. Because the paper went to press on Tuesday evening, Aug. 24, the Trustees’ action will be reported in the next issue, Sep. 2.

Lincoln County Fair next week

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Lincoln County Fair is but a few days with the opening scheduled for next Wednesday evening, Sep. 1, at the Fairgrounds in Chandler. Jessica Riggin, Lincoln County Extension Director, assures everyone, “We’re having a fair.” She said it opens this year with the swine show beginning at 6:30 p.

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