Lincoln County News

Iowa casino starts hiring

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Harrah’s Oklahoma has officially begun hiring to fill 325 to 350 positions at the new casino under construction just outside Chandler.The first general job fair was held on Dec.

Bad news ticks hiding in the cedars

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
It started with pizza.Jeff Hulsey, who grew up in Chandler and now lives in Choctaw, said he would eat pizza and then a few hours later, he would get severely sick. Then, he was sick for two weeks straight between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Tate Monroe (on stilts) and other residents watch fireworks on the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn Saturday night during Chandler’s Christmas parade and tree-lighting festival. Santa and Pistol Pete took photos with children, and a Christmas market was held in the Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History. There were also food trucks and gingerbread house-building in the courthouse. For more photos, see page 1B. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Tate Monroe (on stilts) and other residents watch fireworks on the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn Saturday night during Chandler’s Christmas parade and tree-lighting festival. Santa and Pistol Pete took photos with children, and a Christmas market was held in the Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History. There were also food trucks and gingerbread house-building in the courthouse. For more photos, see page 1B. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Christmas fun

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

James Elton Dickson

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Mr. James Elton Dickson, 93, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Mr. Dickson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Chandler.
Bethany Descher

Bethany Descher

Rotarians of month announced

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Bethany Descher and Nicholas Linn have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for December by the Chandler Rotary Club.Bethany Descher is the daughter of Kryste Nguyen, Nick Dargel, Tony Nguyen, and Matthew Descher. She has a GPA of 3.75 and an ACT score of 25.

Lincoln County commissioners

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners this week opened six month bids on various items, then voted to table action until their meeting on Dec. 19.They adopted a resolution accepting a $5,000 donation from Randy Bowen for the Sheriff’s Office.
Brooklyn Allen, fourth from the left, with her teammates from the Carney cheer squad. Photo/Brian Blansett

Brooklyn Allen, fourth from the left, with her teammates from the Carney cheer squad. Photo/Brian Blansett

Taking the small town with her

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Being from Carney has shaped Brooklyn Allen.The senior cheerleader said it’s helped her make closer-knit friend groups and tight communication with others, and more.
Basic training

Basic training

Basic training

Mike Mccormick Staff Column
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Fifty-five years ago today, Dec. 4, is a day that will be lodged in my mind forever. It’s the day I arrived at Fort Polk, La., to begin basic training for the 95th Division Army Reserve unit in Shawnee.I had signed up for a six-year stint in the Reserve unit on March 7 of that year.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
It’s time for this year’s Parks Brothers “Santa Paws and Pals.” Come get your picture taken with your favorite pet and enjoy some delicious refreshments. The event will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Parks Brothers Funeral Home is located at 504 North 8th Avenue.

McGee honored with Order of the Rose

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Psi Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi honored long time member, Davina Hodge McGee with the Order of the Rose which recognizes members for their years of service and dedication to the aims and ideals of the organization.
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