James Earl Cronin

James Earl Cronin was born September 15, 1966 and entered into rest on May 28, 2022 at the age of 55 years. He is the son of James & Earlene Cronin, the middle child of three. He is preceded in death by his mother, Earlene Cronin.

Commissioners consider jail committee

Lincoln County commissioners this week discussed briefly the idea of establishing a committee regarding a remodel of the courthouse and expansion of the jail. Since it was a discussion item only on the agenda, they couldn’t take any action but indicated they would look at forming a committee.

Thank you

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers, food, check-ins, calls, text & flowers. It was much appreciated. - The Marion Bales Family

Thank you

Thank you to everyone that made phone calls, prepared food, sent cards and flowers, made donations, and cared for us. Your actions brought us so much comfort and lifted our spirits through this difficult time.

Public records

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Cade Timothy Harelson and Victoria Elizabeth Clark, both of Emporia KS Jesse Alexander Holladay and Faith Annemarie Wilson, both of Chandler Joshua Wayne Erwin and Mandy Jane Burton, both of Wellston Jesse David Goggin and Mariah Jayne Mclin, both of...

Vassars reach Diamond Anniversary

Paul and Janice Vassar, residents of Chandler since 1964, will celebrate their 60 th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Janice Kay Rollins and Paul Miner Vassar were married June 9, 1962, at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Okla. Paul is a retired attorney and judge.

Stroud seeks van grant

Stroud city officials are seeking federal funds to help purchase a new vehicle to facilitate the needs of their Senior Citizens. City Manager Bob Pearman explained, “We are seeking the grant for a 15-passenger bus or a 14-passenger van. The one we have now is in terrible condition,” he noted.

Hearings set in sex case

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a man and a woman facing multiple sex crimes. Angela Renee Gordon, 42, of Claremore and John Joshua Bonner, 46, of Chandler, were charged in Lincoln County District Court on April 4.

Couple to celebrate 50th Anniversary

The children of Jack and Rebecca Fick Jr. will host a celebration in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. All friends and family of the Agra couple are invited to attend 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event will be at General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Parkland, Okla.

Dale hires elementary principal

The Dale Board of Education this week hired a new elementary principal for the 2022- 2023 school year, filled several elementary and middle school teaching positions and also employed support staff for the coming school term. The board also reorganized.