Not guilty plea in manslaughter

A Texas man who faces a first degree manslaughter charge has pleaded innocent during his arraignment.A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.A $100,000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Cushing man charged in burglary

A Cushing area man faces two felonies following his arrest by law enforcement officers after he reportedly broke into a home near Wellston.One count each of first degree and second degree burglary were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 30 against Ethan Garrett Gray, 34.

Prague woman pleads in drive-through case

A Prague woman facing a felony charge following her arrest after a Prague police officer responded to a panic alarm at a convenience store has pleaded innocent.

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of three new personnel and accepted the resignation of a teacher.They also also approved the regular board meeting dates, times, and places for the calendar year 2025.School Supt.

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Stroud man charged with rape

A Stroud man faces two rape charges and a third felony following his arrest by the Stroud police chief.Two counts of rape by instrumentation and one charge of pattern of criminal offenses were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court recently against Charles Douglas LeMaster, 61.

Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila was born January 7,1951,toCalvinand Frances(Louise) Gallaher- Ketron in Chandler, OK.SheenteredHeaven on October 25, 2024, at her home in Chandler, OK, at the age of 73.In her 20s Sheila worked as a blackjack dealer in Reno, Nevada where she also sang in a band.