Lincoln County News

Ruling on

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A district judge granted a temporary stay on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings on Dec. 1, conditional on the plaintiff posting a supersedeas bond of $300,000 or a ruling by the appellate court on the matter by Dec. 16.

Members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary pose in their building, known as The Hut. The groups face a crossroads as they decide how to proceed with the historic building that has been a Chandler mainstay for over eight decades. Picture are Nellie Caldwell (seated) and (standing, left to right) Walter Hughey, George Hicks and Kirk Holloway. Photo/Brian Blansett

In need of repairs

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The American Legion building, affectionately known as “The Hut,” has many memories for not only Chandler residents, but folks from around the area.Steve Dowdy and his mother, Ivola Dowdy, reminisced about family reunions there.

Janet Elsie Robbins

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Janet Elsie Robbins, 91, long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passedawaypeacefullyon Friday morning, November 28, 2025, at her home. Janet was born on March 13, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Gilbert and Elsie (Nelson) Johnson.

Anna Mae Slavik Bledsoe

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Anna Mae Slavik BledsoewasbornAugust 20, 1929, in Cameron, Texas to Joseph Slavik and Agnes (Kostroun) Slavik. She passed away on November 28, 2025, in Harrah at the age of 96.

Forging her own path

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Daphne Stokes is focused.She’s the senior class president at Davenport High School, while also taking concurrent classes at Seminole State College. Even though she’s still in high school, Stokes is working toward an Associate’s degree in Elementary Education.

Chandler Council changes retirement

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Chandler City Council voted to introduce the Defined Contribution Plan for city employees through the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund at its regular meeting on Nov. 18.

Spongebob Squarepants

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Kendall Ahrend (center) sings her heart out as SpongeBob at Stroud High School’s production of “SpongeBob the Musical” last weekend. It was an all-grade event, with students from the elementary, middle and high schools involved, as well as a team of dedicated adults.

Hearing set in embezzlement

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A Meeker couple arrested and charged with embezzling more than $170,000 from a Meeker church they had pastored have made their initial appearance and their preliminary hearings have been scheduled.Formal charges of embezzlement were filed Oct. 29 in Lincoln County District Count against Michael J.

Armory dedication

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Oklahoma National Guard Joint Operations Center, which is named after the late Benjamin T. Walkingstick, in Chandler, was held on Nov. 20 at the new center.

Three arrested, three at large after grow house burglary

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Three suspects were arrested Saturday following an early morning burglary of a grow farm in Lincoln County and authorities believe there are two or three others still at large.Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett said the 911 call came in at 6:54 a.m. Saturday from 900155 S. 3540 Road.

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