Lincoln County News

Cushing man charged in burglary

A Cushing area man faces two felonies following his arrest by law enforcement officers after he reportedly broke into a home near Wellston.One count each of first degree and second degree burglary were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 30 against Ethan Garrett Gray, 34.

Prague woman pleads in drive-through case

A Prague woman facing a felony charge following her arrest after a Prague police officer responded to a panic alarm at a convenience store has pleaded innocent.

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of three new personnel and accepted the resignation of a teacher.They also also approved the regular board meeting dates, times, and places for the calendar year 2025.School Supt.

Thanksgiving deadline

The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 25, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Improvements for Chandler airport

The Chandler Regional Airport is about to get a facelift. There are several upcoming projects that will improvement the 80acre airport and hopefully help attract larger companies to the area.“We kind of got a whole bunch of different things going on.

Stroud man charged with rape

A Stroud man faces two rape charges and a third felony following his arrest by the Stroud police chief.Two counts of rape by instrumentation and one charge of pattern of criminal offenses were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court recently against Charles Douglas LeMaster, 61.
Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila was born January 7,1951,toCalvinand Frances(Louise) Gallaher- Ketron in Chandler, OK.SheenteredHeaven on October 25, 2024, at her home in Chandler, OK, at the age of 73.In her 20s Sheila worked as a blackjack dealer in Reno, Nevada where she also sang in a band.
Robert Stephen Ashcraft

Robert Stephen Ashcraft

Robert Stephen Ashcraft

Robert Stephen Ashcraft departed this earthly life on October 22, 2024, at the age of 68.He was born to Robert and Elsie Ashcraft on April 9, 1956, in Meeker, OK.After graduating from Chandler High School in 1974, Bobby joined the Oklahoma National Guard. He then served in the U.S.