Lincoln County News

Ethel Mae Harrison

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Ethel Mae Harrison, a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on January 24, 1933, and departed this life in Tulsa, on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 91 years.

Narvelene Christopher

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Narvelene Wilson Godwin Christopher passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.Narvelene was born on Thursday, January 22, 1948, in Stroud, OK to John F. Wilson and Jessie Mae (Willis) Wilson.Afuneral service will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Fire Department field trip

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Stroud pre-K classes took a field trip to the Stroud Fire Station last Friday. Top left, Captain Ryan Menefee poses for a photo with Mrs. Amber Presley’s class.

Chandler approves new subdivision ordinances

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The Chandler City Council voted to approve changes to city ordinances regarding sidewalks and lighting in new subdivisions, among other things, at their monthly meeting on Oct. 8.The updates require developers to install sidewalks and streetlights in new subdivisions.

Chandler Drama: Riding the laughs to state

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Romeo, Romeo… wherefore art thou, Romeo?He’s going to OSSAA 4A One-Act State. The Chandler High School theatre troupe had a strong showing at OSSAA 4A One-Act Regionals on Oct. 10 and has advanced to State.

Headed to state

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

After his Chandler Lady Lions won the 66 Conference fastpitch tournament at the end of August, head coach Bryan Herring was asked how good his team could be.“As good as they want to be,” he said.

Chandler’s Travian Tillis heads to the end zone after stripping the ball from a Tulsa Webster player Thursday night. The strip-and-score and resulting kick made the score 62-0. It was Tillis’s first game back after an injury. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 69, Warriors 16

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Everything went just about as well it could for the Chandler Lions Friday night against Tulsa Webster.They scored on a kickoff return, a safety, a strip-andscore and had three one-play scoring drives. And they led 41-0 after a quarter and 69-0 at the half.

Tigers 52, Goldbugs 14

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Stroud rumbled past district rival Alva Friday, cementing the Tigers’ position as the team to beat in District 2A-5.The Tigers are tied with Luther for the first place, each with 3-0 records, but they’re ranked No. 1 and remain unbeaten on the season.

Chandler’s cheer squad treated the crowd to a well-executed suspended kick through a hitch pyramid during halftime at the Lions’ game with Tulsa Webster Friday. The Flyers are Layla Gilpatrick, Jordan Glasgow and Shylee Almond. Photo/Brian Blansett

Perfect form

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Davenport football falls to Cherokee

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Davenport dropped its district opener to Cherokee 46-0 in a home contest last week and like a lot of schools faces a quick turn around this week.The Bulldogs will travel to Olive tonight (Thursday) for a road contest.Coach John Greenfield said kickoff will be at 7 p.m.

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