Lincoln County News

Conference champions

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Chandler had four conference champions in the high school division of the Midwestern Conference wrestling tournament and had two champions in the junior high. High school champions were, top left, Bella Allen; top right, Chace Massie; above left, Ethan Manning; and, above right, Nelly Barton.

Chandler lifters win

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The Chandler High School Powerlifting team won the Small School Team Championship at Firelake Arena on Friday, Feb. 3rd in Shawnee. The Chandler boys team had 178 points to win the meet and the runner, up team was Davis with 107 points. There were 22 small school teams in attendance.

Lane Kulp (11) puts up a baseline shot for Wellston during the Tigers’ 72-62 win over Minco last week. The win put the WTs at 16-6 going into the season finale at Riverfield Tuesday night. The Wellston girls lost, 57-30, to Minco to go to 10-12 for the year. Both teams will be in district play against Davenport at Coyle Friday. Photo/Jeremy Self

Lane Kulp (11) puts up a baseline shot for Wellston during the Tigers’

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Arraignment delayed due to winter weather

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The scheduled arraignment for a Chandler couple charged with sex-related crimes to a minor following their arrest by Lincoln County deputies has been postponed due closure of the courthouse because of the recent wintry weather conditions.

Top, Prague’s Jadyn Hightower dribble through the Latta press during the Lady Devils’ game last week. Photo/Rick Hester

SPORTS

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Getting ready for Valentine’s Day

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day. I learned many years ago what needs to be done for this day. I’ve done different things, but there are some basics that have become entrenched in my mind that are a must. One is, order the flowers early. Not just any flowers, but roses.

Town Talk

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Thank you, Stroud community, for your great support of our Bugle Boy Project luncheon on Sunday. Our great crowd, the number of tickets purchased and the donations made to this project were beyond our expectations. We are so grateful and love all of you for your participation.

Murder trial continued

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

A Harrah man who was scheduled to stand trial this month on a first degree murder complaint has been granted another continuance until February. During the recent felony disposition docket, District Judge Traci Soderstrom granted a motion for continuance.

Race develops for Chandler mayor

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

A race for the mayor of Chandler developed on the first day of the filing period for municipal offices and several have filed for positions in cities and towns in Lincoln County. Kent McVey and Tony Wilson each filed in the race to be Chandler’s mayor.

Two charged with drug trafficking

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

A man from Carney and a woman from Chandler face two felonies each after their arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently. James Michael Boyd, 38, whose address was listed as in Carney and Alexandria Deanne Gordon, of Chandler, were each charged Jan.

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