Teens injured in shooting

Two teenagers were reportedly injured in a shooting north of Chandler late Friday night and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two male subjects as persons of interest.

Chandler hires teachers, adjuncts

Chandler Board of Education members this week hired several personnel and approved a number of committees. They also approved revised and updated policies. Hired as Secondary Teacher and coach is Randy Hedge, who last May retired after serving many years in the Chandler School District.

Meeker completes staff, accepts resignations

Meeker Board of Education members this week agreed to offer contracts to several personnel and accepted resignations from four others. They also voted to adjust student meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year to meet the required guidelines through the USDA school lunch program.

Warrant issued in triple stabbing

A McLoud area man faces three felonies in connection with a triple stabbing that took place in early July and his girlfriend also is charged with a felony. Joshua Lynn Barnett, 34, was formally charged Aug. 3 in Lincoln Count District with three counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.

Hearing set for two in Carney death

Hearings have been set for a woman from Wellston and a man from Iowa charged in connection with the death of a Carney area man. Each faces three felonies. Each is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Chandler without bond.

Football starts!

Zeke Kuczinski hits the mat during defensive line drills Monday at the Chandler High School practice field. Monday was the first day of practice for high school teams and the Lions and other teams in the area made a full day of it.

Commissioners vote:

Lincoln County commissioners during their meeting this week voted unanimously to remove a box that was blacking out the security camera over District Judge Traci Soderstrom’s bench area in her courtroom.