Lincoln County News

Dale crowned Grace Anderson as its Homecoming Queen Friday night. The court included, from left to right, Holland Herring, Freshman Attendant, Karlie Andrews, Queen Candidate, Grace Anderson, Homecoming Queen; Ella Cantrell, Junior Attendant; Jasmin Fox , Queen Candidate; Chloe Cheatwood, Sophomore Attendant. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale crowned Grace Anderson as its Homecoming Queen Friday night. The court included, from left to right, Holland Herring, Freshman Attendant, Karlie Andrews, Queen Candidate, Grace Anderson, Homecoming Queen; Ella Cantrell, Junior Attendant; Jasmin Fox , Queen Candidate; Chloe Cheatwood, Sophomore Attendant. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale Homecoming

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Juanita McElvany Hill Leak

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Juanita McElvany Hill Leak has accomplished a lot of living in 100 years. She was born on January 30, 1924, between the cities of Prague and Okmulgee to Valcie Bell Little and Robert Lorance McElvany. She became acquainted with Dwight Hill through church.
Agnes Baker

Agnes Baker

Agnes Baker

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Stroud resident Agnes Baker recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Born on Jan. 22, 1924, Agnes has lived in Lincoln County for her entire life, according to Centenarians of Oklahoma.
Town Talk

Town Talk

Town Talk

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
One of our Main Street businesses would like to add some local products to their product line-up. If you have or know of anyone who has locally made foods such as honey, salsa, jam, etc., please contact Michelle Whitson at the Treasure Box.
Baseball memories

Baseball memories

Baseball memories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
As I was looking through some old photos recently, I came across one of my fourth grade baseball team. That’s been a day or two since it was taken, more specifically several decades. Not sure when we retrieved it from my parents’ house, but it was before my mother’s passing in 2013.

Democrat meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Democrats in the area are invited to the next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party on Thursday, Feb. 8. It will take place in Chandler at the Destinations restaurant, according to the group. Dinner and conversation will kick off at 6 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

New pastor installed at Christian Church

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Chandler, announced the installation of its new pastor on Jan. 21. Lori Brisco Smithey is the new leader of the church, which has been shepherded by numerous pastors since it was established in late 1891, according to a release.
Lincoln County Commissioner Lee Doolen at one of the muddy roads in his district, north of Wellston. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lincoln County Commissioner Lee Doolen at one of the muddy roads in his district, north of Wellston. Photo/Brian Blansett

Rain-soaked roads

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Last week’s ice storm across Central Oklahoma heavily damaged Lincoln County area roads and it will take some time to fix them. It impacted travel for those who use the roads daily, among them school buses and businesses.
Above is the preliminary plat submitted to the City of Chandler by developer Rausch Coleman for the subdivision Chandler Meadows.

Above is the preliminary plat submitted to the City of Chandler by developer Rausch Coleman for the subdivision Chandler Meadows.

Subdivision to bring 240 houses to Chandler

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Growth continues in Chandler, with progress made on a new subdivision being built in city limits.
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