COVID cases climb in area

The number of new cases in the area attributed to COVID-19 has jumped a bit in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. There have been two new deaths in Pottawatomie County but none in Lincoln County since the last report.

Bell Cow Boil, 2021

Above, spectators at Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival wait to see a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk - Medevac take off from near the Route 66 Pavilion in Tilghman Park last week. Right, Sam Brixey serves food at the event, which was hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Photos/Kendra Johnson

CHANDLER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be at noon, Tuesday, May 11, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Big Willy’s. The guest speaker is Garrett Kennedy, Business Developer for Express Employment Professionals.

VISITING THE OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL

The Chandler FFA Officer Team and their advisor stand outside the office of Rep. Kevin Wallace at the State Capitol. Wallace welcomed the group to the capitol while they were in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma FFA Convention. From left to right: Rep.

Prague FFA members compete

Members of the Prague FFA Chapter took part in various competitions last month. The Shotgun Team competed at the DJ’s Meet Shoot Out with the boy’s team placing third overall.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Christopher Bradley Gonzales and Molly Michelle Foreman, both of Stroud. Richard Parnell II and Lori Ann Whorton, both of Wellston. Tehran Scott Lawson and Bethany Rose Shultz, both of Harrah. Probates None filed. Civil Cases Faust Corporation Vs.

Pottawatomie County

Marriages Stephen Trebor King and Daryen Michelle Montana, both of Shawnee. Ricky Eugene Bohannan and Theresa Kay Dorffler, both of Shawnee. Carl Elrod Dodgen and Tara Yvette Mason, both of Shawnee. Joe Dale Hays Jr. and Miranda Nichole Anderson, both of Seminole.

Jones man nabbed on firearms complaint

A Jones man wanted on first degree murder charges and the subject of a search by U.S. Marshals was arrested last December on a firearms count in Lincoln County.

Bench warrant in sex offender case

A $5,000 bench warrant has been issued in Lincoln County for the arrest of a Shawnee man who reportedly failed to comply with sex offender registration.