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Members of the Cowboy United Church take a horse-drawn wagon down the street during the Christmas parade on Dec. 6 in Chandler. This year’s theme was Christmas on the Range, with many floats embracing it. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Members of the Cowboy United Church take a horse-drawn wagon down the street during the Christmas parade on Dec. 6 in Chandler. This year’s theme was Christmas on the Range, with many floats embracing it. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Christmas on the Range down Manvel

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Meeker board of education meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Meeker Board of Education members here this week appointed a new member to board seat No. 3, evaluated the superintendent and accepted a resignation.Following an executive session and returning to open meeting, the board members appointed Steven Mooy to board seat No. 3.

Lincoln County graduates from UCO

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma announced its Fall 2025 graduates. A total of 1,068 students will take part in the fall commencement. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 12 to 13 at the Hamilton Field House.

Arrests in grow house burglary

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Three suspects who were arrested following a break-in at an area marijuana grow facility in late November have been identified.Three others who are also suspects were arrested and detained in southern Oklahoma.At 6:54 a.m. on Nov.

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

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.

Dale Board of Education meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Dale Board of Education members this week rehired School Supt. Will Jones and approved stipends for staff.After spending some time in executive session, board members returned to open meeting. Board member Robin Wiley Greene said the board hired Jones back and extended his contract for another year.

Demos to meet

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday December 11 at the Chandler Public Library. The meeting will start at 6:00PM; doors open and refreshments at 5:30. Our guest speaker will be Dr Kelly Forbes, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
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