Lincoln County News

Georgie Carol Garrison

Georgie Carol Garrison

Georgie Carol Garrison

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Georgie Carol Meeker Garrison passed away on April 11, 2025, in Shawnee. Georgie was born on July 16, 1946, to Reece and Clara Meeker in Kingsville, TX.Georgie Garrison is survived by her two daughters, three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Samuel Gardner

Samuel Gardner

Chandler valedictorians, salutatorians...

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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.
Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood (left) and Albert Ashwood stand outside The Lincoln County News office on Manvel in Chandler on April 11. They’re holding a photo of Cynthia’s sister, Susan Ferrell, who died in the Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995. Photo/Emily Kalka

Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood (left) and Albert Ashwood stand outside The Lincoln County News office on Manvel in Chandler on April 11. They’re holding a photo of Cynthia’s sister, Susan Ferrell, who died in the Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995. Photo/Emily Kalka

Keeping Susie’s legacy alive

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood held out a framed photograph of her sister, Susan Ferrell, sitting with Cynthia’s children - Donald and Rachel - in front of a flowerbed. It was taken when they all got together on Easter.
From left to right are Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet, Coach Damon Parker, Family Support Coordinator Gina McVey, School Nurse Jessica Todd, Sherri Ripley with TSET and Diann Merrmann with the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well-Being. Photo/Emily Kalka

From left to right are Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet, Coach Damon Parker, Family Support Coordinator Gina McVey, School Nurse Jessica Todd, Sherri Ripley with TSET and Diann Merrmann with the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well-Being. Photo/Emily Kalka

Taking care of the whole student

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cheerful laughter and chatter filled the busy cafeteria as children gathered around a table, taking their time to choose from a smorgasbord of snacks, like fruit, nuts, water, and more. Teachers were on hand to help them out.
Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller was not just any man, but a remarkable legend who lived life to the fullest. Born on April 5, 1948, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, he was the cherished son of Edwin Jake Soller and Virginia Marie (Manning) Soller.

Wellston college student recieves OSU scholarship for 2025/26 year

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Brooke Payne from Wellston has been awarded the Janet Meinders Charalampous Endowed Scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, according to a press release from the school.Payne is studying natural resource ecology and management.

Egg hunt on Sat

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Easter Bunny is hopping through Chandler on April 19 for the annual Chandler Downtown Easter Egg Hunt.Hosted by theVFWPost #1719Auxiliary, the event will take place on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse, with the hunt kicking off at 11 a.m.

Meeker School Board approves temp appropriations

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeker Board of Education members this week approved temporary appropriations for 2025-2026, hired several personnel and accepted the resignations of two teachers.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said total General Fund temporary appropriations total $10,223,354.
Ag students help ‘sweeten’ up Chandler

Ag students help ‘sweeten’ up Chandler

Ag students help ‘sweeten’ up Chandler

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
At the top left, Chandler High School agriculture students Cambria Barbero and Emersyn Raper plant flowers in front of Epoch Boutique near Manvel and 8th Street in Chandler on April 14.
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