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Man charged for crimes against minors

A man who was arrested by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents almost a month ago has been formally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court with seven sex-related felonies against minors.TerryAlan Blankenship, 62, whose address is listed asTecumseh, was formally charged June 3, 2025.

Stroud man convicted of 7 felonies including robbery

A Lincoln Count jury has convicted a Stroud man of seven felonies and a sentencing date has been scheduled.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33. He appeared before Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk the same day he was charged.

Lincoln County News wins 4 first-place awards at OPA

The Lincoln County News won four first-place awards in the Oklahoma Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest.The awards were presented Saturday night at the OPA’s convention at the Grand Casino and Hotel.

Prelim hearings set for 2 in grow house case

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for two men indicted by the OklahomaMulti-County Grand Jury accusing them of conspiracy, robbery, burglary and assault involving a Lincoln Countygrowhousefacility last July.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Dale school board approves new hires, resignations

Dale Board of Education members this week approved hiring several new teachers, several new support staff for 2025-2026 and accepted the resignations of two personnel.They also hired current support staff in a capacity to be determined by the administration for 2025-2026.

Harrah man facing new felony, misdemeanor

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Harrah man with several previous felony convictions is facing a new felony and a misdemeanor.Travis Wayne Kaskaske, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 24, 2025 with bringing contraband into a jail/penal institution, a felony.

County commissioners take no action on 911 trust authority

Lincoln County commissioners this week began discussing how to possibly change or dissolve the 911 TrustAuthority by a vote of the people.Following some discussion, no action was taken by commissioners.

Mannford man dies in single car crash

A Mannford man has died as the result of injuries suffered in a one-vehicle traffic collision north of Davenport in Lincoln County over the weekend.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Robinson identified the victim as Johnny C. Smith, 65.

Stroud Spring 2025 Honor Roll Lists

Stroud Middle School Superintendent’s Honor RollGage Bailey Emeri Bradley McKinley Dervin Micah Haines Kaleb Hixon Taylor Lau Adalyn Lum Alyce Niemann Isabella Orr Kalei Pennington Julius Sanders Gideon SmalleyPrincipal’s Honor Roll Beau Ackerman Brooklyn Baker Adrianne Barney Brynleigh Bell Tripp...

Chandler High School releases spring honor roll

9th Grade A Honor RollCarsyn Ball Kaydee Brodersen Karyss Campbell William Herrmann Elli Hilgenfeld Bryson Miller Colton Miller Reagan Moehle Lizzy Pryor Emersyn Raper Trinidy YangA/B Honor Roll Adler Ball James Bobo Tallan Boggs Macie Bridges Karly Carothers Dixie Cowan Jerett Gibson Kade Lambert...