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Chandler man to be arraigned on child porn

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment is scheduled.

Setencing continued in McLoud drug case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The sentencing for one of two McLoud men charged with three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony has been continued until June.

Sentence modification denied on sex crimes

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A Chandler woman’s case motion to have her 30 years in prison for conviction of two felonies modified has been denied by a District Judge.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.

Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Stroud Public Schools has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2025. The valedictorians are Kamden Bray, Sage Hightower, Laci O’Donnell, Erin Sellers and Cash Wright. The salutatorian is Dawson Szot.Kamden Bray Kamden Bray is the daughter of Timothy and Jennifer Bray.

10-year-old dies in UTV crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A 10-year-old died last eek when the Utility Terrain Vehicle he was driving rolled on a county road north of Prague.One of his passengers was critically injured.

Special commission meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week during a special meeting adopted a resolution for erosion control and retention at the Fairgrounds.They also approved a plat for Oakwood Valley in District 1.

Special commissioners’ meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A Meeker man is facing two felonies and a bench warrant for his arrest was issued at the same time but has now been returned.

Outage halts Park Road testing

Emily Kalka Sta Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

State testing at Park Road Elementary School in Chandler was postponed after a downed power line partially disrupted power to the school, according to Superintendent Scott Baade.Severe storms moved through the area early Tuesday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and some hail.

Hearing continued in embezzlement

Mike Mccormick Sta Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A dispositional hearing has been continued for a Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement, who has pleaded not guilty..

Health awards in Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Sta Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Businesses, entities, schools and other organizations in Lincoln County have been recognized by the state for their public health initiatives.

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