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Agra man to reappear with lawyer in child sex abuse case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has been ordered to reappear in court with an attorney in April.John David Somers, Jr., 33 at the time he was charged, has entered an innocent plea. District Judge Sarah Bridge has ordered him to reappear at 9 a.m. on April 15.

$10k bench warrant issued for A&B

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A $10,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of man who has a previous conviction for a similar charge.Damien Cocca, 40, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 14, 2025 with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
Chandler’s Harland Burgess officiating at the state tornament. Photo/Chris Wilfong/Iwasatthegame.com

Chandler’s Harland Burgess officiating at the state tornament. Photo/Chris Wilfong/Iwasatthegame.com

Harland Burgess:

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Harland Burgess, The Big House in Oklahoma City has a lot of memories.It’s where he led the Chandler Lions to a basketball state title back in 1997. It’s also where he’s spent the last 13 seasons officiating state championship basketball games for the OSSAA.

McLoud man gets 210 years

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A McLoud man who, in January entered no contest pleas to multiple felony counts for crimes against minors, will spend the remainder of his life in prison.Seven felony counts were originally filed against David Paul Hale, 57, in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 14, 2023.
Damage to the St. Cloud Hotel. Photo/Emily Kalka

Damage to the St. Cloud Hotel. Photo/Emily Kalka

City sets hearing on damaged building

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Chandler City Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 25, for a public hearing on the state of two historic buildings on Manvel.
Oklahoma on fire

Oklahoma on fire

Oklahoma on fire

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A railroad bridge burns on 3430 Road near State Highway 18 south of Chandler on Friday. It was one of over 16 fires that raged through Lincoln County that day. Photo/ Jennifer Pryor
Smoke rolls over a field near south Highway 18 and 920 Road on Friday. It was one of many fires to take place in Lincoln County during one of the worst fire days in the state’s history. Photo/Emily Kalka

Smoke rolls over a field near south Highway 18 and 920 Road on Friday. It was one of many fires to take place in Lincoln County during one of the worst fire days in the state’s history. Photo/Emily Kalka

Over 16 fires burn roughly 10,000 acres

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Over 130 fires in 44 counties burned about 170,000 acres in Oklahoma on Friday, according to Gov. Kevin Stitt. Current estimates state that there were over 300 homes and structures destroyed, along with four deaths and at least 142 injured.
New York Times Bestselling Author and Chandler alum Ginny Myers Sain speaks with junior high English teacher PamAnderson at the Chandler Public Library on March 12 about her latest book and writing while on a book tour for “When the Bones Sing.” This is her fourth YA mystery/thriller book in about four years. Photo/Emily Kalka

New York Times Bestselling Author and Chandler alum Ginny Myers Sain speaks with junior high English teacher PamAnderson at the Chandler Public Library on March 12 about her latest book and writing while on a book tour for “When the Bones Sing.” This is her fourth YA mystery/thriller book in about four years. Photo/Emily Kalka

Best-selling author comes to town

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

City Council approves speed limit change on Joe Long Drive

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to change the speed limit and add signs along Joe Long Drive in their monthly meeting on March 13.Currently, the speed limit is 35 miles per hour, but it will be lowered to 25 miles per hour to match the surrounding roads .
Chandler City Council awards contracts for Imel, Reed Parks

Chandler City Council awards contracts for Imel, Reed Parks

Chandler City Council awards contracts for Imel, Reed Parks

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The City of Chandler is jumpstarting plans to spruce up Imel and Reed Parks.The City Council voted in their monthly meeting on March 11 to award contracts to two companies for the projects; however, these plans have been in the works for about a year or so.They approved a $427,860.
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