Manslaughter case amended to felony, suspended sentence

A California woman’s first degree manslaughter charge, a felony, has been amended to a misdemeanor and she has been handed a suspended sentence.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed on March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Editorial

A couple of legislators, one a House member, the other a Senator, have filed bills to gradually phase out and eliminate the state personal and corporate income tax over a decade with the goal of eliminating the tax entirely by 2035.State Rep.

Letters to Santa Claus

Here are some Letters to Santa from that we weren’t able to get into last week’s papers.They are from Stroud pre-k.Dear Santa, You are very cool. For Christmas I would like Spiderman toys. I would love my very own Spiderman webs. I love Spiderman so much. I even want a Spiderman coat.

Stroud Council paves way for youth center

The Stroud City Council voted on Dec. 12 to conditionally move forward with allowing the operation of a youth center in the town. They have tentatively allowed the use of a building at 315 W.

Trial set in child abuse case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse and charged with child abuse following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, of Luther was formally charged Oct.

High school hoops

Top left, Brian Lester presents Dale coach Jeff Edmonson plaques for being the NFS and OSSAA coach of the year. Photo/ Rick Hester Top right, Jordan Denson lays in a bucket for Chandler during the Lions’ win over Seminole.

News from Stroud Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

Stroud’s Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members had a busy fall and holiday season with meetings, socials and service projects. President Chris Hodge presided over meetings and recognized birthdays and anniversaries each month.

Stroud man pleads in felony charges

AStroud man who is facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over to stand trial has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.