Lincoln County News

Chandler hires Grant Moore as superintendent

Chandler hires Grant Moore as superintendent

Chandler hires Grant Moore as superintendent

The Chandler School Board voted unanimously to hire Grant Moore as superintendent for the 202627 school year at a special meeting on Tuesday night.All members were present except for president Joseph Irby.
Kalka to take over as editor of Lincoln County News

Kalka to take over as editor of Lincoln County News

Kalka to take over as editor of Lincoln County News

The Lincoln County News is entering a new era.Long-time editor Brian Blansett will be semiretiring, and reporter Emily Kalka will take over as editor in April.

Pamela Sue Robinson

Pamela Sue Robinson (Galloway) of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2026.
Ida Irlene Martin

Ida Irlene Martin

Ida Irlene Martin

Ida Irlene Martin was born on June 1, 1950, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Beulah and Mitchell Martin of Paden, Oklahoma. Born into a family of ten, she was the third child.
Allen Dale Kersey

Allen Dale Kersey

Allen Dale Kersey

Chandler resident Allen Dale Kersey, 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Stroud, Oklahoma, surrounded by family.The family conducted a memorial service at 4:00 p.m.. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Chandler Senior Citizens Building (1121 OK-18, Chandler, Oklahoma 74834).
Lowery “Robert” Holland

Lowery “Robert” Holland

Lowery “Robert” Holland

Lowery “Robert” Holland, 47, was born May 28, 1978, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Lowery and Victoria Holland. He passed away on March 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
From new kid to creative all star: Braydon White

From new kid to creative all star: Braydon White

From new kid to creative all star: Braydon White

Braydon White, a senior at McLoud, first joined winter and color guard to make friends. He didn’t realize at the time that it would become a creative outlet and a passion.He was new to the school, didn’t really know anyone, and wasn’t involved in a lot of extracurriculars.

Chandler City Council to transfer land to OTA

TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to proceed with transferring portions of the Senior Citizen Center and Econolodge property to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at its regular meeting on March 10.

CMA approves amended agreements with OTA

The Chandler Municipal Authority approved amended license and utility relocation agreements with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority(OTA)atitsregular meeting on March 10.
McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

McLoud High School concert band. Photo/Cody Tollison

Local high school bands score well at Districts

Local high school concert bands competed recently at Districts, with some proceeding to state.Bands from Chandler, North Rock Creek, Stroud, McLoud, Dale, Meeker and Prague all competed at Districts.