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Davenport falls late

The Davenport Bulldogs took highly ranked Covington-Douglas deep into the fourth quarter before losing 72-27 in a road contest last Friday.

The Central Baptist Church

The Central Baptist Church located at 210 West 14th Street, Chandler, Oklahoma will have a Homecoming Inspirational Choir Reunion Musical on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Members and Former Choir members are coming together to sing and uplift the name of Jesus in song and praise.

Ambulance vote passes

Lincoln County voters in Tuesday’s General Election decided in favor of creating an Emergency Medical Service District to help provide more widespread ambulance service throughout the county.Unofficial vote totals show 9,107 or 59.
Carl McGuire U.S. Army Korea, 1952-53

Carl McGuire U.S. Army Korea, 1952-53

Honoring veterans

We have our annual Salute to Veterans in this week’s edition.You’ll find photos of veterans from our area on Pages 1D-8D.Please open that section, turn the pages slowly and look at each face.Most of them are images of young people, some recent, some decades old.
Dear Veterans

Dear Veterans

Dear Veterans

Dear Veterans, Thank you for your bravery, courage, selflessness, and determination to make the world a better place. I am so appreciative that I have my freedoms and rights that people around the world do not get the privilege of having. You are the reason we are free.
HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

Guilty verdict in murder trial

A Lincoln County jury has convicted a man from Sioux City, Iowa of first degree murder and three other felony counts in the death of a Carney area man.The jury deliberated just a little over an hour before returning verdicts against Clyde Dean Clayton, 42.

Pig Roast Nov. 2

The Lincoln County 4-H is hosting a pig roast, auction and its fourth annual pie contest on Nov. 2 at the Agri-Civic Center.The meal starts at 6:30 p.m. with the auction kicking off at 7 p.m. All of the proceeds will benefit Lincoln County 4-H members and activities throughout the year.

Bench warrant for Sparks man returned

A bench warrant issued for a Sparks man who failed to appear in court on a felony and a misdemeanor following his arrest has been returned and filed.Billy Ray Moore., 44, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with possessing firearms after conviction or during probation, a felony.
From left to right are Carlee Milehan, Janna Collins and Kelly Lee. The three women work at The Honey Pot, which recently won the bid for the Downtown Beautification Project launched by the City of Chandler. They will put up planters from City Hall down to 11th Street and maintain them throughout the year. Photo/Emily Kalka

From left to right are Carlee Milehan, Janna Collins and Kelly Lee. The three women work at The Honey Pot, which recently won the bid for the Downtown Beautification Project launched by the City of Chandler. They will put up planters from City Hall down to 11th Street and maintain them throughout the year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Honey Pot to sweeten Chandler

Emily Kalka Staff Writer Downtown Chandler is about to look a lot brighter. The City of Chandler launched a new beautification project, awarding the bid to a local business, The Honey Pot.