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Lincoln Co. commissioners open bids for roof project

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved raises for 911 Co-supervisors, entered into a joint discussion with the 911 Trust Authority Board and opened bids for the Lincoln County Fair Barn reroof.They also appointed the seventh member to the 522 Ambulance District Board.
Newly planted trees enhance the entrance of Chandler City Hall, adding greenery to the civic space. Additional trees adorn the Chandler city sign and the pavilion east of City Hall. Both are still under construction. Photo/Bradley Jager

Newly planted trees enhance the entrance of Chandler City Hall, adding greenery to the civic space. Additional trees adorn the Chandler city sign and the pavilion east of City Hall. Both are still under construction. Photo/Bradley Jager

New trees around town

Alpha Iota members at state

Members of the Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Association attended the Oklahoma State Organization Convention June 6 -7, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Chapter president, Rachel Karger, and members Marilyn Young and Becky Stone represented Alpha Iota.

Barrett re-elected chairman of Citizen Potawatomis

During Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual Family Reunion Festival, Tribal members voted to re-elect John “Rocky” Barrett to the position of Chairman.Voting results were announced Saturday, June 28, at CPN’s General Council, where it was announced Barrett received 1,508 votes.
Stroud’s new neon glow

Stroud’s new neon glow

Stroud’s new neon glow

Imagine it’s twilight on a summer night.As you cruise down Route 66, the windows are down. Music blares through the radio.As you come up to Main Street, the night is lit up by the vibrant hues of neon signs, advertising businesses of all kinds.

Luschen-Tackett

Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.

Oklahahoma Promise program expansion

The children of longtime teachers now qualify for the Oklahoma Promise Scholarship, so long as their household income is under 700 percent of the federal poverty level.

Embezzlement charge

A Chandler woman who was by Meeker police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in June has been formally charged with embezzlment.Lesa Manning, 64, was charged in Lincoln County District with one count of embezzlement.

Demos meet

The Lincoln County Democrats will hold their next meeting on Thursday, July 10 at the Chandler Public Library. The meeting begins at 6:00PM; doors will open at 5:30. For more information contact Tony Perna at 918-968-5033
Charles Palmer (left) and Cody Paige (Right), the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, stand together in front of their Stroud motel, which is currently under renovation. Photo/Bradley Jager

Charles Palmer (left) and Cody Paige (Right), the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, stand together in front of their Stroud motel, which is currently under renovation. Photo/Bradley Jager

Bringing back a landmark

On a stretch of Route 66 in Stroud, a piece of local history is getting a second chance, thanks to two hometown firefighters with a vision and a whole lot of grit.