Woman given chance to have felony conviction dismissed

An Oakdale woman who recently pleaded guilty to felony drug possession, will see her case dismissed, if she successfully completes a specialized court program.

Sarah J. Ward, 46, of Oakdale appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube, in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on March 2, for arraignment on a Class 4 felony count of possession of methamphetamine.

Ward, who waived her right to preliminary hearing during Antelope County court proceedings March 1, was represented by Antelope County public defender Pat Carney. A plea deal was announced. Ward entered a guilty plea in exc...