Sentence in child abuse case

A Carney man charged with felony child abuse has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.Austin McDougal, 22, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 26, 2024 with one count of child abuse. He made his initial appearance on Feb. 29 before Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk.

How to cook a turkey

Agra ElementaryFirst off, I would find the bestest turkey with a wish bone. I would actually put some cheese on it if we have any then I would actually cook it for 5 hours. I would dig into it until I find a wish bone.

County opens bids for new jail

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week opened bids for the renovation of the county jail and voted to table them until their regular meeting next Monday, Dec. 2.Commissioners opened six bids at Monday’s meeting.

How to cook a turkey

As is our Thanksgiving tradition at the Lincoln County News, we asked first-graders at area elementary schools to give us recipes for cooking turkeys.You might find a few ideas to try for yourself this Thanksgiving.Here are three recipes we thought were especially interesting.

On to the semifinals

Joseph Johnson

Joseph Johnson was born on September 15, 1960, to John Johnson and JoAnn Johnson in Moline, Illinois. He left this world peacefully at home on November 11, 2024.Joe graduated from Stroud High School in 1978. He spent most of his life as a diesel mechanic for Miller Truck Lines in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Marilyn Agnes Horinek Jarvis

Marilyn Agnes Horinek Jarvis, resident ofChandler,Oklahoma, was born July 29, 1939, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She departed this life on November 13, 2024, in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 85 years.Marilyn was the daughter of George and Agnes (Voegele) Horinek.

Stamping out starvation...

Above left, Monte Stewart from Stamp out Starvation holds a check for $500 presented from five organizations at Chandler High Schools. He is flanked by, from left, Royanna Berry, FCCLA; Macie Davis,varsity cheer; Halli Murray, varsity pom; Ava White, FFA; Kayden Maguire, BPA.

Meeker board amends retirement system

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week approved an ordinance amending the employee retirement system and defined benefit plan for the Town of Meeker.They adopted a revised and restated retirement plan to eligible employees for the Town approved by the IRS.