Lincoln County News

Chandler creates economic board

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

TheChandlerCityCouncil approved the creation of a new economic development authority and appointed Ben Myers as the new council member for Ward III at its latest regular meeting on July 15, among other items.The meeting was postponed by a week after they could not reach a quorum on July 8.

Leota Jean (Murray) Hall

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

LeotaJean(Murray)Hall was born the daughter of Dempse C. and Kathryn L. Murray on September 22, 1936, near Carney, Oklahoma in Lincoln County. Leota was an only child for ten years until the family welcomed a sister, Betty Laraine Murray in 1946.

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Jerry was born to Bert and Opal (King) Ring on Monday, November 9, 1931, in Okmulgee, OK.Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from June 18, 1952, to March 8, 1962.

Patricia Ann Brown

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Patricia Ann Brown, lovinglyknownas“Pat,” passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.ShewasbornonJanuary 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, to the late Robert O. Jones and Lillie Irene Jones.Pat is survived by her devoted husband, William Z. Brown Jr.

Sac and Fox PowWow

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Improvements at the rodeo arena

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Chandler Round Up Club Rodeo Arena has gotten a facelift.The arena now has new bleachers and lights, upgrading the experience for spectators and competitors alike.“We’ve got lights in the pens now. We got new arena lights.

Felony charges for Stones in child abuse, neglect cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Preliminary hearings for a Meeker pair have been scheduled on two felony counts of child related charges filed in June.Linda, Stone, 64, and Billy Stone, 66, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court in June. Those charges include enabling child sexual abuse and child neglect.

Hotel order dissolved

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The temporary restraining order placed on the City of Chandler regarding the St. Cloud buildings has been dissolved, and the motion for a preliminary injunction has been denied, according to court documents filed on July 9.

Schools still waiting on federal money

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Schools in Lincoln County are still missing federal funds in the midst of a federal-level freeze. According to the superintendents at Chandler and Stroud, the schools are missing about $57,000 and $80,000, respectively, of what they received in federal funds last year.The U.S.

Chandler board approves personnel moves

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Chandler School Board approved several personnel changes at its meeting on July 14, including the appointment of new principals for the junior high and high school.

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