Lincoln County News

Sentencing set

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A woman charged with two felonies, one of them alleging computer fraud, has waived a jury trial, and agreed to appear for a plea and sentencing.

Everyone please remember to show your Tiger Spirit this Friday night by turning on your blue porch lights. Let’s light up the town with a “blue glow.” If you haven’t purchased your blue light bulb yet, there are still a few available.

Chandler woman’s hearing rescheduled

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Chandler woman facing a felony and two misdemeanors. A Chandler man facing the same charges pleaded innocent recently.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on March 15 this year against Herbert Lee Gaines, Jr.

Terrorism punishment

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

When media reports began to break a couple of weeks ago about charges being filed against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States, it immediately caught my attention.

Editorial

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Lincoln County voters have the opportunity to provide increased ambulance services throughout the county by supporting a proposition on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Will Rogers is coming to town on Sunday, November 10th to help us honor our veterans.The American Legion Auxiliary is hosting this event at Stroud United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. All veterans and those currently serving are invited to attend free of charge.

Blind plea entered in Carney murder

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A Wellston woman who was scheduled to go on trial earlier this week in the death of a Carney man has entered a guilty blind plea and her sentencing has been scheduled.

Chandler’s Lady Lions rolled into the state semifinals last week before falling to eventual state champion Lone Grove. Above coach Bryan Herring confers with Blaklei Smith, left; Ellie Hilgenfeld, center, and Brenlee Correa during a timeout in the Lady Lions’ 6-0 win over in the first round. Right, Kennedy Allen delivers a pitch during her no-hitter against Lindsay. Below, Blaklei Smith celebrates after a basehit. For more on the state tournament, see Section C. Photos/Brian Blansett

State tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

James Kerr (left) and Samuel Gardner (right), members of the Pride of Chandler marching band, perform at OSSAA NE Marching Band Regionals on Oct. 15. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Bands wind up season

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The marching band season ended with the OSSAA Marching Band Regionals last week. Five schools in the area with marching bands competed, earning scores from 1 to 4.The Pride of Chandler scored straight 1s at the NE Marching Band Regionals in Oolagah, ending a stellar season strong.

Dorothy (Hoover) Thronesbery

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Dorothy (Hoover) Thronesbery, 101, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Dorothy was born on June 10, 1923, to David Uriah and Sadie (Sherman) Hoover. Dorothy was an avid “Skip-Bo” and Bingo player. She was hard to beat!Sheplayedrightup until she passed.

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