Manslaughter case

A California woman has pleaded innocent to a manslaughter charge as the result of a fatal traffic collision.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed on March 22 this year in Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Lions rout Westville, 42-16

Chandler took Westville to the woodshed Thursday night, beating the Yellowjackets 42-16 in a game that was not as close as the final score.The Lions led 42-0 at the half and the clock ran continuously in the second half except for one injury timeout.

Sports week in photos

Above, Meeker quarterback Treyvon Compton (2) breaks out for a run in the Bulldogs’ district game with Casady last Friday. Photo/Rick Hester Below, Meeker’s Gunnar Enochs (15) returns a kickoff for a touchdown. Providing an escort is Compton (2).

Commissioners approve agreement on building

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer Lincoln County commissioners this week approved an agreement with Henson Construction for the new OSU Extension Office at the fairgrounds.In the motion it was noted that the agreement is approved subject to any adjustments by the District Attorney’s Office.

Driver sentenced

A woman who was charged in January of 2023 with discharging a fireman from her vehicle while driving on the Turner Turnpike has pleaded guilty and been sentenced, almost all of the term suspended.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan.

$1 million to water district

Lincoln County Rural Water District No. 3 received a $1 million grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) on Oct. 15. The funds will be used to improve the district’s water infrastructure, according to a press release from the OWRB.

McLoud drama heads to state

Three girls sit in chairs across the stage. There’s nothing else. Just them, the lights and the stories they tell of being trafficked.“The moment when the light shined on me was a moment I will never forget,” said senior Alivia Wapskineh.

Davenport rolls

The Davenport Bulldogs put it all together and pounded the Olive Wildcats 47-0 in a contest on the road that was over by halftime.The win improved the Bulldogs’ record to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in district.Coach John Greenfield said, “We finally got it all together.

Sentencing set

A woman charged with two felonies, one of them alleging computer fraud, has waived a jury trial, and agreed to appear for a plea and sentencing.