Lincoln County News

Preliminary hearing in homicide

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for two men facing first degree murder charges in the death of a Midwest City man last September. First degree murder charges against Steven Roberts, 55, and Virgil Earl Nelson, 67 were filed Dec. 21, 2021.

Graduation weekend

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Kenzie Cowden (center) and the Chandler High School class of 2022 after graduation Friday night. For more photos of the graduation and the Alunni parade on Saturday, see Page 4A. Photo/Brian Blansett Top left, Shayla Peery sings during the Chandler High School graduation ceremony Friday evening.

New city manager on the job

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Chandler’s new City Manager Jason Orr has been in his position going on three weeks now and says, “I love it. It’s one of the most hospitable towns I’ve been in. “You can hear it in people’s voices. I really like small town charm and I think it’s a good fit for me,” he added.

Former Tryon officials charged

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Three former officials with the City of Tryon face embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit released three months ago. Bench warrants were originally issued for the arrest of the three. Each charge filed against the three is a felony.

Meeker names Valedictorian and Salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Meeker High School named Breanna Pearcy as Valedictorian and Mary Beth Frerichs as Salutatorian for 2022. The students were recognized at the commencement ceremony, Friday, May 13, 7:30 pm at Firelake Arena, in Shawnee.

State track meets

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Above, Griffin Melson from Davenport clears the final urdle en route to a third-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles. Photo/Brian Blansett Below, Isaiah Holland does a deep plant in the long jump. A senior, he took sixth and medaled. Photo/Mario Holland.

David Griffin, left, and Chance Griffin shake hands before the state finals Saturday nght. Photo/Rick Hester

Like father, like son

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

There finally came a time that was beyond Joy Griffin’s control. Like it or not, her softball-coaching husband and son were going to meet head-tohead, with a state championship at stake.

More state track meet photos

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Above, Stroud sophomore Drew Clovis on his winning vaultat the Class 2A state track meet at Catoosa last week. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Julian Saavedra Saavedra on his medal-winning long jump at the Class 3A meet at Wesyern Heights. He took fifth.

Softball state tournament photos

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Above, the NRC Lady Cougars doused coach Chance Griffin with water and silly string after their victory in the state finals Saturday night. Photo/Rick Hester.

Dason Sheppard slides safely into home for a Dale run. The third-ranked Pirates play Thursday in the state tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale baseball heads to state

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Dale High School baseball team once again is headed into the state tournament after capturing a regional championship last weekend on its home field. The Pirates will play their opener today against Morrison at 4 p.m. on Palmer Field at Dolese Park in Oklahoma City.

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