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Casey’s District Manager Jared Morrison presents a check for $1,000 to Chandler High School Principal Geoff Metheny. Photo/provided

Casey’s District Manager Jared Morrison presents a check for $1,000 to Chandler High School Principal Geoff Metheny. Photo/provided

Check presentation

Safe Streets to help county improve road safety

Thesecondroundofpublic engagement for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) was held at the Lincoln County Courthouse on April 8.Lincoln County was awarded a Safe Streets for All planning grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create a Roadway Safety Action Plan.

Edmond man charged with felony bail jumping

An Edmond man who failed to show for a court appearance and who has a $100,000 bench warrant out for his arrest has been charged with bail jumping, a felony.

Chandler headed to prison

A Chandler man with at least one previous conviction facing two new felonies has entered guilty pleas to both and drawn prison time on each count.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District on March 24, 2025 against Scott Grady Sweeden, 46.

Weber re-elected Meeker mayor

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week approved a supplemental budget for the town and re-elected its mayor and vice mayor for twoyear terms. A new board member was also sworn in after he earlier won election unopposed.

Life sentences for Prague man

A Prague man who earlier pleaded guilty to 12 counts of child sexual abuse has been sentenced by plea agreement to life in prison on all counts running concurrently.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District on Nov. 8. 2024 against Riley Draper, 35.

Four picked for ambulance board

Lincoln County commissioners this week appointed four members to the 522 Ambulance Service District Board with two more to be appointed at their next meeting.District 1 Commissioner Will Fine had his two appointments ready as did District 2 Commissioner Marlon Miller.
Agra, Davenport, McLoud valedictorians, salutatorians

Agra, Davenport, McLoud valedictorians, salutatorians

Agra, Davenport, McLoud valedictorians, salutatorians

Agra High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2025. Kimberly Martin was named valedictorian, while Paizley Dutton was named salutatorian.Kimberly Martin Kimberly Martin is the daughter of Brant and Jeni Martin.
Right, Theresa McKinzie stands in front of her condemned clinic, The Lincoln County Animal Hospital. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Right, Theresa McKinzie stands in front of her condemned clinic, The Lincoln County Animal Hospital. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Hotel coming down

It’s been over a month since Dr. Theresa McKinzie, owner of The Lincoln County Animal Hospital, has been able to work out of her office at 1218 Manvel.She’s set up in a small house next door - allegedly the oldest in Chandler - unable to work at full capacity, she said.
Samuel Gardner

Samuel Gardner

Chandler valedictorians, salutatorians...

Samuel GardnerSamuel Gardner is the son of Aaron and Carey Gardner. He has attended Chandler Public Schools since Pre-K.Gardner has a 4.0 GPA, scored 32 on the ACT, and has won an academic letter for three years.