North Rock Creek’s Maddox Motley (left, the defending Class 4A state champion, and Chandler’s J. Duncan, the defending Class 3A state champion, clear the final hurdle Saturday in the 110-meter event at the Chandler track meeting. Motley won. Two weeks ago at the Tiger Classic in Stroud, it was…
The City of Chandler has won a $650,000 grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission to create a new park next to the Route 66 Interpretive Center.The project will include an event plaza, lighting and a public art piece by Chandler resident Jerry McClanahan, wellknown nationally and internationally…
A woman convicted last month of second degree murder in the death of a Prague man who died from injuries in a traffic collision 3½ years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.Haley Jordan Price, 30 at the time, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Apr. 21, 2021 with first degree…
Seldom do I have accompany my wife Pat when she goes to buy groceries. Two or three months back though, I decided to go with her so I could help, primarily to push the cart and assist her once the groceries were paid for and bagged.She injured her foot in December and it was still giving her some…
Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week approved a supplemental budget for the fiscal year of 2023-2024 and agreed to tear down the old car wash east of the Fire Department.Mary Conner, Town Clerk and Treasurer, said the supplemental budget approved is for $101,298.She said Trustees have approved…
A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Lincoln County Jail inmate who was charged last November with incitement to riot.David Keith Miller, about 31, was formally charged Nov. 13, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court with incitement to riot, a felony, and attemptmalicious injury to…
Upcoming activities in the community include Route 66 Metal Detecting Club Thursday (today), April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, no school on Friday April 19th, Spring Community Yard Sale Friday and Saturday April 19th and 20th Stroud Food Pantry Tuesday April 23rd 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., and OBI…
Beta Sigma Phi members have been busy with meetings and activities and welcomed a new member, Andrea Thompson, who was inducted into the chapter in a candlelight pledge ceremony conducted by Sue Helms, President, at the home of Linda Waller who also presented the program on the “Joys of Sisterhood…
Stroud won the 66 Conference slow-pitch tournament last week in Stroud, defeating McLoud in the finals.Above, Meeker’s Emma Janway fields a throw at third during the Lady Bulldogs’ loss to Chandler in the first round.Left, Rylee Standlee from Meeker forces Chandler’s Katherine Bogue at first. No.…
The Chandler City Council voted on April 9 to create a subcommittee to research and work with the city attorney to establish a wind energy ordinance for the city.According to the motion by Ward 4 Councilmember Robin Crouch, the ordinance will clearly define setbacks, height restrictions, nuisance…
Hearings have been reset for two defendants arrested by Lincoln County deputies in late December in connection with recent burglaries.Tommy Nathaniel Tilley, 19, of Cushing was charged Dec. 28, 2023, in Lincoln County District Court with second degree burglary, knowingly receiving or concealing…
The City of Chandler has won a $650,000 grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission to create a new…
A woman convicted last month of second degree murder in the death of a Prague man who died from…
Several local churches partnered with Backpacks of Blessings in Prague on Saturday to provide much-…
North Rock Creek’s Maddox Motley (left, the defending Class 4A state champion, and Chandler’s J. Duncan, the defending Class 3A state champion, clear the final hurdle Saturday in the 110-meter event at the Chandler track meeting. Motley won. Two weeks ago at the Tiger Classic in Stroud, it was Duncan winning. Photo/Brian Blansett
Lincoln County News
Seldom do I have accompany my wife Pat when she goes to buy groceries. Two or three months back though, I decided to go with her so I could help, primarily to…
Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week approved a supplemental budget for the fiscal year of 2023-2024 and agreed to tear down the old car wash east of the…
A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Lincoln County Jail inmate who was charged last November with incitement to riot.David Keith Miller, about…
Sports
Girls 100 Meter Dash2. Davis, Peyton,, Stroud 12.573. Hilgenfeld, Cali, Chandler, 12.796. Dauman, Liyah, Prague, 13.20.18 McGuire, Emi, Chandler, 13.8519…
Above, it was a tight first heat in the girls 100 meters Saturday at the Tiger Classic in Stroud. From left are Savanna Gaylord from Wellston, Cali Hilgenfeld…
Dale High School’s Pirates captured their third consecutive State Class 2A basketball championship last weekend defeating No. 2 ranked Pocola 63-38 in the…
Lifestyle
Upper left, the Stroud Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr. Tim Moore by Logan Miller. In the upper right, Julie Bivin receives…
Juanita McElvany Hill Leak has accomplished a lot of living in 100 years.
She was born on January 30, 1924, between the cities of Prague and Okmulgee to…
Stroud resident Agnes Baker recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Born on Jan. 22, 1924,…