Early voting for April 1 election

Early voting begins today in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties for the April 1 election where voters have several municipal contests, school board races and bond issues to decide.In Pottawatomie County, all voters can help decide whether to make a county education sales tax permanent.

Stroud school board meeting

The Stroud School Board voted to approve the purchase of playground equipment for the playgrounds at Parkview Elementary School at their regular meeting on Monday, March 10.The equipment will cost $222,315 and will be purchased from Children’s Specialty.

Agra man to show up in court... with an attorney

An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has been ordered to reappear in court with an attorney in April.John David Somers, Jr., 33 at the time he was charged, has entered an innocent plea. District Judge Sarah Bridge has ordered him to reappear at 9 a.m. on April 15.

Chandler Municipal Authority receives $2.65mln grant

The Chandler MunicipalAuthority was awarded $2.65 million in funding from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) on Tuesday. The grant is through the OWRB American Rescue Plan (ARPA) grant program.The Municipal Authority approved the application at their monthly meeting on Feb. 11.

Cushing man waives preliminary hearing

ACushing man previously convicted of several felonies now facing a robbery charge has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment has been scheduled.Donnie Ray Ventris, 59, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Dec. 31, 2024 with robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Tulsa man faces 2 felonies, 2 misdemeanors

A Tulsa man previously convicted of at least six felonies faces two felonies and two misdemeanors filed against him recently in Lincoln County.John Samuel Paul Dylan Tiffie, 31, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on March 6, 2025 with two felonies.

Mustang woman faces felony DUI charge

A woman previously convicted of first degree manslaughter faces a new felony following her arrest recently in Lincoln County.Jennifer Renae McFarlin, 42, of Mustang was charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 14, 2025 with driving while under the influence of alcohol, a felony.

$5k bench warrant issued for Prague convicted sex offender

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Prague man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies and now faces a new one.MitchellThurman Buss, 42, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 10, 2025 with failure to register as sex offender.

Agra man to reappear with lawyer in child sex abuse case

An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has been ordered to reappear in court with an attorney in April.John David Somers, Jr., 33 at the time he was charged, has entered an innocent plea. District Judge Sarah Bridge has ordered him to reappear at 9 a.m. on April 15.

$10k bench warrant issued for A&B

A $10,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of man who has a previous conviction for a similar charge.Damien Cocca, 40, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 14, 2025 with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.