Lincoln County hires new emergency director

Lincoln County commissioners this week named a new County Emergency Management Director and also approved several more Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Certificates of Compliance.

Six felony charges waiting for Stroud man

A bench warrant issued for a Stroud man in early June remains outstanding as he now faces a total of six felonies in three separate cases that have been filed against him since early April.

COVID cases keep climbing

The number of new positive COVID-19 cases in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties keeps climbing, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. Also, one new death has been reported in each county, according to the OSDH.

Burglary arrest: some items recovered

Area law enforcement officers and a Bristow police officer have arrested a man who is now charged with three counts of second degree burglary. And a woman also faces a second degree burglary count as well.

Wellston driver waives hearing in alcohol case

A driver from Wellston facing a felony count of driving while under the influence of alcohol and three other charges following his arrest by a state trooper, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Donald Gene Barnett, 51, was arrested by State Trooper Barrett Karlin on July 3.

Meeker’s Back to School Bash

Meeker Chamber of Commerce had to postpone its annual Independence Day celebration at Meeker Lake in July due to uncooperative weather, but restyled the event as a Back To School Bash and held it Saturday.

Ribbon cutting

Mr. C’s Custom Cuts had a ribbon-cutting at the shop at 108 E. First Street in Chandler last week. Pictured above are Michael and Sheila Cazzell, Pistol Pete and Teresa Timmons. Below is the actual ribbon-cutting with chamber of Commerce representatives. Photos/Brian Blansett

Charges against driver

A driver who was stopped on the Turner Turnpike now faces two felonies, one of those for trafficking in illegal drugs. A state trooper arrested David Robledo, 46, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., in early July on the turnpike. A $150,000 bond has now been issued for Robledo’s arrest.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Brett Taylor Towne and Kelby Nicole Dunn, both of Chandler. George Elliot Dosher III and Kristin Elizabeth Hardy, both of Oklahoma City. Probates In the Matter of the Probate, Petition for Foreign Will - Thea Rebecca Ward.

Ag Recycling event planned

The OSU Extension will sponsor a Pesticide Container Recycling Event 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7, in two locations. Acceptable items can be brought to the Lincoln County Agri-Civic Center in Chandler or Cantrell Ag at 106240 S. 3560 Road in Prague. Acceptable items include 1, 2.