Lincoln County News

Bond increased on porn suspect

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh recently faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography.Three charges were originally filed in early September in Lincoln County District Court against Jerrod Tyler Collins, 37.

Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Youth Fair Exhibitor Gus Goodson (L-R). Randy Gilbert, Taycie Baker, Dustie Baker, Bryar Baker, Gus Goodson- North Rock Creek FFA (2024) Legend Baker, Suzanne Gilbert and Annie Jo Gilbert

Pottawatomie County Fair results

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Pottawatomie County Fair Board Members Are: Randy Gilbert, Chairman Matt Griffith, Vice-Chairman Gina Rounsaville, Treasurer Tim Underwood, Secretary Cindy Humphrey - Co Secretary Members: Gary Barnett Lynn Marlow Trent Boles ` ` Rex Anderson Cindy Humphrey The Jr.

Jaylee Ventris was crowned Chandler’s Homecoming Queen for 2024 Friday night. Her escorts were Grant McGinnis (2) and Cruz Jackson (1). Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming queen

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Charges filed against Frisbies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife are facing a total of 41 felony charges between them related to child sexual and physical abuse.

Chandler drum major Madelyn Ledford Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Bands score big at competition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Two local marching bands kicked off competition season last weekend by attending the Ironhead Invitational Contest in Eufala on Sept. 28. The Pride of Chandler won first place in the prelims and second overall in the finals, among other awards.

Janice Louise (Fatheree) Ford

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Janice Louise (Fatheree) Ford passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, with the love of her family surrounding her.Janice was born November 6, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Dottis (Schneider) and Benjamin Fatheree.She graduated from Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City in 1971.

Ralph Nelson Jones

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Ralph Nelson Jones was born on the family farm, north of Chandler, Ok, on March 2, 1928.He died peacefully on September 19, 2024.He was the baby of 11 children born to the late Galen Iliff Jones and Pearl Wertman Jones.Ralph attended Banner School in a one-room rural schoolhouse until eighth grade.

Melvin Ray Peace

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Melvin Ray Peace passed away onAugust 24, 2024, at home in Morristown, Arizona.Melvin was born February 16, 1939, on the family farm east of Rossville, Oklahoma to Helmuth and Ethel (Arrant) Peace. He graduated from Chandler High School, Chandler, Oklahoma in 1957.

OTA awards $38.4m Stroud plaza, work

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

At a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority board unanimously voted to approve the construction contract award for the pavement widening and service plaza reconstruction project on Turner Turnpike by Stroud.The $38.

Barbara Holcomb

Avem Health appoints new members to board

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Avem Health Partners, which manages Rural Wellness Stroud Hospital, announced last week that they appointed two new members to their board of directors.Keith Walker, a retired lieutenant general with the U.S. Army, and Babara Holcomb, a retired major general with the U.S.

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