January Lions of the Month

Lauren Dollarhite, Jordan Glasgow and Gage Crews have been named Lions of the Month for January by the Chandler Lions Club.Lauren Dollarhite is the daughter of Brandon and Rebecca Dollarhite. She has a 3.82 GPA and is ranked 23 in her class.

Meeker rehires superintendent

Meeker Board of Education members during their most recent meeting offered the superintendent a new contract and also accepted the retirement of one and the resignation of another.Following an executive session, the board members returned to open meeting and voted to rehire School Supt.

Sparks man sentenced on felonies

A Sparks man who earlier pleaded no contest to four counts has been sentenced.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, then 41, following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.He pleaded no contest in November to the court counts.

Homecoming courts

Chandler will hold its winter sports homecomings in the coming days. Assemblies for wrestling and basketball will be Thursday at 8:05 a.m. in the Freeman Fieldhouse. Wrestling homecoming will be Thursday evening, with the coronation at 6 in the Freeman Fieldhouse.

Guilty plea in firearms

A Sparks man facing a firearms charge after Lincoln County deputies served a search warrant where he was residing and guns and ammunition were seized has changed his plea to the count.Gene Austin McCuan, Jr.

Rape cases set for trial

A defendant facing two first degree rape charges has been scheduled for a jury trial in February.Two felony charges of first degree rape with a victim under 14 were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 24, 2023 against Dakota Shane Murch, 44.

Crashes in the construction

Accidents on the turnpike are not an uncommon occurrence. However, with construction underway to replace a bridge near the Wellston exit, the risk has increased for drivers.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), there have been 20 crashes in that area since August 2024.

Commissioners approve positions

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to authorize filling two positions at the County Fair Barn and appointed a group to conduct interviews and make the decision.

Chandler man on felony docket on weed case

A Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and who has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs with more than 10,000 marijuana plants that were discovered and destroyed has been set for a felony disposition docket.