Lincoln County News

Livestock shows

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Chandler local livestock show was Saturday and the Lincoln County show started Monday. Above, Sadie Sherman shows her calf in the Chandler local show. Right, Dilynn Schafer coaxes her calf through the show ring. Bottom right, Ava White blow-dries her calf before the Chandler show.

Gordon Richards FFA Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Nine young women and men from the nine FFA chapters in Pottawatomie County were honored this week as recipients of the The Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. This is the 76th consecutive year for the banquet.

Good riddance

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

It was a lot of degrees below zero as I walked to the edge of the pond last week with an ax over my shoulder. At that moment, it may have been only two degrees below zero, but it was hard to tell the difference between that and 40 below.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Burr! Baby it was cold last week! So cold that an elbow joint in our fire suppression system in the attic froze and burst flooding the north end of the hall. But, we are a lucky and blessed bunch here at Prairie Pointe.

Achievement awards

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

As I was sitting and listening the other evening at what has always been called the Richards FFA Awards Banquet, several thoughts came to mind. For 75 years Richards Drug Stores sponsored this annual event. This banquet honors the top FFA student from each chapter throughout Pottawatomie County.

15th Street construction

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Officials with the City of Chandler want to advise property owners that construction is scheduled to begin within the next 48 hours on 15th Street between Steele Avenue and Summer Lane. The project will include grade, drain and asphalt surfacing on 15th Street (EW 9l) from State Hwy. 66 0.

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith (red shirt) and middle school principal Justin MacDonald try to clear water from the school gym’s Saturday morning. The school had to relocate regional tournaments that were scheduled there this week because the water buckled the gym floor. Photo/Brian Blansett

THE THAW

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Last week’s major one-two punch of snowstorms throughout the state wreaked havoc with some local schools. Gymnasiums in at least three area high school sustained damage from pipes bursting and a well froze up at another school. At North Rock Creek School, Supt.

Dale declares emergency

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Dale Board of Education Tuesday declared an emergency related to expenditures incurred by the winter storm of 2021. Members also approved hiring of contractors as needed for repairs and restorations of facilities.

Sabra Denson, director of Helping Hands Community Foundation. Photo/Brian Blansett

Fundraiser for homeless shelter

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Recent winter weather has given the words “below zero” a much more immediate meaning. Meanwhile, many across Lincoln County have little protection from the cold.

The Summit Christian bench has all eyes on Joey Chrisman as he fires in one of his nine three-pointers for Davenport on Saturday. Chrisman finished with 31 points, almost half of Davenport’s tally, and led the Bulldogs to the district championship. Photo/Brian Blansett

Three!

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Nine three-pointers, 22 points in the first half and 31 for the game. Off the bench. That was Joey Chrisman’s stat line Saturday in the Davenport Bulldogs’ district championship win against Summit Christian.

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