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Former substitute teacher found dead in home

A substitute teacher under investigation was found deceased in his home late morning on Sept. 18.The medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of death, said Chandler Police Chief Matt Mattheyer.

Kirby to retire as court clerk

Lincoln County commissioners this week acknowledged the retirement letter from longtime County Court Clerk Cindy Kirby who is retiring effective Oct. 31 this year.Kirby, in briefly addressing the commissioners, told them, “After 21 years, it’s time.

Students awarded OSU scholarships

Three students from Lincoln County were awarded scholarships from the Ferguson College of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University for the 2025-26 academic year on Sept. 2, according to a press release from the university.
Emma Mascho

Emma Mascho

September Rotarians announced

Emma Mascho and Shailey Penn have been named Rotarians of the Month for September.Emma Mascho is the daughter of Tim and Mary Mascho. She plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma to obtain a degree in nursing.

Meeker changes hours for town hall

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to change the hours of operation for Town Hall.Following a lengthy discussion that included input from some Town employees, Trustee Kenneth Massey moved to change the hours of Town Hall to four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.

Innocent pleas in sex case

A McLoud woman who earlier waived her preliminary hearing on three child-related sex crimes has entered an innocent plea during her arraignment.Formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 27, 2025 are Brandon Lee Morris, 26 and Trisha Nicole Franks, 27.

Chandler awards bid for water project

The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) awarded the bid for the water treatment expansion project to Orr Construction for $16,077,019, while also approving a resolution to apply for a loan not to exceed $5 million from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to help fund the project.
North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith, left, and superintendent Blake Moody stand by the new turf going in on the Cougars’ home field. It was get its baptism by fire this Friday when NRC hosts Holdenville. Photo/Brian Blansett

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith, left, and superintendent Blake Moody stand by the new turf going in on the Cougars’ home field. It was get its baptism by fire this Friday when NRC hosts Holdenville. Photo/Brian Blansett

NRC ready to break in new turf

North Rock Creek is gearing up for its first home football game on new turf.The installation of artificial turf on the football field will be finished before the game on Friday, with the goalposts being put up on Friday morning, said Superintendent Blake Moody.
Dancing through halftime

Dancing through halftime

Dancing through halftime

Allison Radcliffe dances as the Pride of Chandler marching band performs their 2025-26 program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” during halftime at the Chandler/Lone Grove game on Sept. 12 at Lone Grove. The marching band is gearing up for their first competition on Sept.

Students on honor rolls

Southern New Hampshire University announced its Summer 2025 President’s List on Sept. 9, with two students from Lincoln County making the list.Nicolas Moran of Meeker and Heather Massie of Chandler have made the President’s List.