Iowa assistant chief wins LEAD award

The assistant police chief of the Iowa Tribe Police Department was recently awarded “Oklahoma Instructor of the Year” from L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence), according to a press release from L.E.A.D.Charles Danker was given the award at L.E.A.D.

Chandler man to be arraigned on child porn

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment is scheduled.

Setencing continued in McLoud drug case

The sentencing for one of two McLoud men charged with three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony has been continued until June.

Sentence modification denied on sex crimes

A Chandler woman’s case motion to have her 30 years in prison for conviction of two felonies modified has been denied by a District Judge.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.

State time!

The spring sports seasons are reaching a climax, with the softball state tournaments and the state track meets this week. Area schools will be well-represented at both events. On Thursday, McLoud takes on Pott County rival Tecumseh at 10 a.m.

Paul Gerald Taylor

Paul Gerald Taylor was born February 26, 1929, in Davenport to Barney and Edith (Smith) Taylor. He passed away on April 20, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 96.Paul was a proud World War II Veteran, having served as a Radio Operator.

Carl A Johnson, III

Carl A Johnson, III was born on June 20, 1957, in Escondido, California, to Carl A Johnson II and Elizabeth L. (Wehrung) Johnson.Hepassedinto God’shandsonSunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 67.

Students raise money for burn victim

The community of Chandler has come together yet again to help a local family.Members of the Student Council at Chandler Junior High are currently organizing the Walk for Will fundraiser, aiming to raise money to support the Conley-Fergusons as they recover from the tragedy of the March wildfires.