Lincoln County News

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion is going to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. On June 7th, Ashlee Beatty attended the Universal Cheer Association’s cheer camp where she tried-out for All-American and was named Chandler High School’s first All-American mascot. “It’s a very, very big deal,” Beatty said excitedly.

Carney School bonds

Voters residing in the Carney School District overwhelmingly approved two bond propositions in a special election on Tuesday. With all five precincts reporting along with Absentee votes and early voting, Proposition 1 passed with 59 or 75.64 percent in favor and only 19 or 24.36 percent against it.

Snider to be inducted into cheer coaches hall of fame

Chandler cheer coach Cynthia Snider will be inducted into the Oklahoma Cheer Coaches Association on July 28, School Supt. Scott Baade told the school board during this week’s meeting. Snider has taught at Chandler for 23 years and coached cheer the entire time.
Blackberry Festival

Blackberry Festival

Blackberry Festival

Owen Magee from Choctaw finishes with a mouthful of blackberry pie during the Cobbler Gobbler competition at the annual McLoud Blackberry Festival SaturdayFor more photos from the festival
Clarence Weldon Wright

Clarence Weldon Wright

Clarence Weldon Wright

Clarence Weldon Wright, also known as Teeny, was born October 31, 1941 to Clarence and Birdie (Rue) Wright. He passed away June 28, 2023 in Norman at the age of 81. Weldon owned and operated restaurants as well as vending machines. He later spent a few years as a car salesman until retirement.

Democrats to meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be July 13 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting starts at 7:00PM, or join us for dinner and conversation at 6:00PM.

Trial set for Wellston man

A Wellston man facing several felonies in two cases, has pleaded not guilty in both cases and he has been scheduled for the felony disposition docket in the fall.
Places to go

Places to go

Places to go

I was daydreaming over the weekend about some places I’d like to visit. Every year I threaten to make a few of these trips, but I think the time has come for me and Kindra to throw clothes and a camera in the pickup and take off.
Getting ready for IFYR

Getting ready for IFYR

Getting ready for IFYR

This year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo officially kicks off Sunday evening with the first performance at 7 p.m. at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. Randy Gilbert, chairman of the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority, says official check-in begins at 8 a.m. on Friday.