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Felony in larceny arrest

A Prague man faces a felony charge and a misdemeanor count following his arrest by Seminole police last October. David Franklin Lewis, 40, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 2 with larceny of automobile, aircraft or other motor vehicle.

COVID cases slowing in area

The number of deaths and new cases in the area attributed to COVID-19 has slowed significantly in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. Since March 16, there has been one more death in Pottawatomie County and none in Lincoln County.

Kendrick man pleads, awaits sentencing

A man from Kendrick is awaiting sentencing after he entered blind pleas on charges filed against him earlier this month. Oscar Dee Trey Third Messer, 37, entered the pleas before Lincoln County District Judge Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood on March 9. She set his sentencing for 1:30 p.m. on April 13.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Clayton Ray Lindsay of Wellston and Kylie Michele Mellard of Edmond. Austin Lane Bullard and Micaela Rene Thomas, both of Prague. Byron Christenberry and Angie Nichole Ledbetter, both of Prague.

Pottawatomie County

Marriages Michael Douglas Juhl and Eugenia Jo Scott, both of Maud. Robert Tyler Boykin and Lexie Cheyenne Rycroft, both of Ada. Tyler Shaine Newlon and Mary Danielle Carson, both of Shawnee. Llewellyn James Lime Jr., Oklahoma City and Janna Dawn Heffley, Shawnee.

Chandler library adds 26 children’s books

The Chandler Public Library added 26 new children’s books to the children’s collection including easy reader, juvenile nonfiction and juvenile fiction.

Four face felonies in Lincoln County case

Four people from Pottawatomie County are each facing four felonies following the alleged burglary at a house in Lincoln County earlier this month. A $20,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of one of them.
$51,702 gas bill

$51,702 gas bill

$51,702 gas bill

When Meeker School Supt. Jeff Pruitt returned from Spring Break, he discovered February’s gas bill for the district had arrived. To his amazement, the bill was for more than $51,000.
Stroud, Prague host big track weekend

Stroud, Prague host big track weekend

Stroud, Prague host big track weekend

Bryce Collins of Stroud clears a hurdle during the Tiger Track Classic Saturday. It was an eventful weekend in local track, as Prague held its annual meet on Friday. For more photos and results, please see Section C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Commissioners step away from sales tax

Lincoln County commissioners this week backed away from calling a special election to be held on June 8 to ask voters to approve a new ¾ cent sales tax for county public safety purposes.