Commissioners approve budget, expire burn ban as of Monday

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting recently approved the fiscal year budget for 2022-2023 and also approved a couple of grant applications. Lincoln County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the budget for 2022-2023 totals $13,081,448.66.

TSET grant for Agra

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust presented a check for $12,000 to Agra Schools last week for an Action Based Learning Lab and training for staff.

McLoud City Council meeting

McLoud’s City Council, with only three members present, tabled action on the appointment of a vice mayor and also held off filling the Ward 2 position. Council members did approve lifting a moratorium on billboards in the city limits.

Democrats to meet Nov. 10

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Weeding around Chandler fire hydrants

Chandler FFA members met at the Chandler Fire Dept Saturday for a safety briefing, then headed out across town to weed eat around fire hydrants. We believe that allowing the hydrants to be easily seen will help the fi e fighters if the need arises. Chandler holds approximately 200 hydrants.

Three times a champ

A mile into the state championship race Saturday, the question wasn’t if Meeker’s Riley Randall would win his third straight crosscountry state title. It was by how big of a margin.

Lions roll - Luther’s next

The Chandler Lions got their mojo back Friday night, whacking shorthanded Star-Spencer 48-0 to set up a potential threeway tie for second place in District 2A-2.

Sports week in photos

Above, Jason Brewer (8) returns a kick for Meeker against Crossings Christian while Braden Harris blocks. Right, Cassie Wright from Chandler moves up in the Class 3A state championship cross country meet. She finished 13th and brought home a medal.

Games moved to Thursday

Area schools have moved this week’s football games from Friday to Thursday due to the expectation of heavy thunderstorms on Friday. As of Tuesday afternoon, the forecast called for a 90 percent chance of thunderstorms Sunday, followed by a 40 percent chance of rain Saturday.

Three felony charges filed

A Sparks man faces three felony counts following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies. Brandon Allen Walker, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Oct. 7 with second degree burglary, unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of firearms after a prior felony convciction.