Lincoln County News

Kalee Peery: National champion and record-setter

News Staff

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Chandler powerlifter Kalee Peery won two national championships and set four national records over the weekend in the NASA High School Powerlifting Nationals. She competed in the Freshman-Sophomore Division at the 132-pound weight class and won titles in the unequipped and retro divisions.

NRC: Burying a glimpse of history

News Staff

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year has been a memorable one for many students. At North Rock Creek, it will be remembered for 100 years. Friday, March.

Dale’s runs end in semis

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Dale High School boys’ basketball Coach Jeff Edmonson called it “a disappointing loss,” and Girls Coach Eric Smith said, “it was hard to take.” The two veteran coaches were referring to their teams’ semi-finals losses in the state tournament.

Full steam for baseball, softbal

Full steam for baseball, softball

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Area baseball and softball teams got in a lot of games before going on spring break this week. Above, Chandler’s Grace Husley slides into second while Davenport shortstop Maloree Byford takes the throw. Chandler won, 8-5.

Photos from state tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Above, Dale’s Danyn Lang applies full-court press during the Lady Pirates’ first-round game against Hooker. Right, Dallen Forsythe (10) drives through a congested lane against Howe in the semifinals and, far right, joins brother Dayton (33) in a trap.

Myrtle Sarah Robinson

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Myrtle Sarah (Gayman) Robinson was born to Garold “Jack” and Ova (Taylor) Gayman on July 24, 1937, in Wellston. She died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Meeker at the age of 83 years. Robinson attended school in Warwick and Wellston and worked at the bakery in Chandler.

Brian Keith Stanley

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Brian Keith Stanley was born to Marvin and Charlene (Sikes) Stanley on February 16, 1965, in Decatur, Ga. He died Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Paden, Okla. He was 56 years old. Stanley was preceded in death by his father.

Fred William Shields

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Fred William Shields passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla., surrounded by family. Born on January 8, 1950 in Stroud, Okla., Fred was 71 years old. Fred was one of 11 children of Ralph and Winfred G. (Thomas) Shields. He was a 1968 graduate of Stroud High School.

House fire in Chandler

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Above, Chandler firefighters hose a fire at a vacant house at 13th and Allison Tuesday morning. Below, a firefighter opens the valve on a hydrant and bottom, another directs water into the house from close range. No one was injured the fire and the cause remained undetermined Tuesday afternoon.

Carney fire fund-raiser

News Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Carney Fire Department held its second annual fund-raiser last week, with money raised going for training needs. Personnel from the Community Health Centers, located in the Dorothy M. Smith Medical Center, were on hand to distribute health information for citizens stopping by for lunch.

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