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Right, Theresa McKinzie stands in front of her condemned clinic, The Lincoln County Animal Hospital. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Hotel coming down

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

It’s been over a month since Dr. Theresa McKinzie, owner of The Lincoln County Animal Hospital, has been able to work out of her office at 1218 Manvel.She’s set up in a small house next door - allegedly the oldest in Chandler - unable to work at full capacity, she said.

Leisa Elois Bishop Lynch

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Leisa Elois Bishop Lynch, resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 30, 1952, to Stanley Bishop and Lois (Mosley) Bishop.Leisa enjoyed cooking and baking and fixing huge holiday meals for her family and friends.

Gina Marie Zuniga

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Gina Marie Zuniga was bornApril 24, 1978, in Long Beach, California to Videl and Karen (Davis) Zuniga. She passed away April 9, 2025, in Shawnee at the age of 46.Preceding Gina in death was her granddaughter.

Georgie Carol Garrison

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Georgie Carol Meeker Garrison passed away on April 11, 2025, in Shawnee. Georgie was born on July 16, 1946, to Reece and Clara Meeker in Kingsville, TX.Georgie Garrison is survived by her two daughters, three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Samuel Gardner

Chandler valedictorians, salutatorians...

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Samuel GardnerSamuel Gardner is the son of Aaron and Carey Gardner. He has attended Chandler Public Schools since Pre-K.Gardner has a 4.0 GPA, scored 32 on the ACT, and has won an academic letter for three years.

Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood (left) and Albert Ashwood stand outside The Lincoln County News office on Manvel in Chandler on April 11. They’re holding a photo of Cynthia’s sister, Susan Ferrell, who died in the Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995. Photo/Emily Kalka

Keeping Susie’s legacy alive

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood held out a framed photograph of her sister, Susan Ferrell, sitting with Cynthia’s children - Donald and Rachel - in front of a flowerbed. It was taken when they all got together on Easter.

From left to right are Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet, Coach Damon Parker, Family Support Coordinator Gina McVey, School Nurse Jessica Todd, Sherri Ripley with TSET and Diann Merrmann with the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well-Being. Photo/Emily Kalka

Taking care of the whole student

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Cheerful laughter and chatter filled the busy cafeteria as children gathered around a table, taking their time to choose from a smorgasbord of snacks, like fruit, nuts, water, and more. Teachers were on hand to help them out.

Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller was not just any man, but a remarkable legend who lived life to the fullest. Born on April 5, 1948, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, he was the cherished son of Edwin Jake Soller and Virginia Marie (Manning) Soller.

Wellston college student recieves OSU scholarship for 2025/26 year

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Brooke Payne from Wellston has been awarded the Janet Meinders Charalampous Endowed Scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, according to a press release from the school.Payne is studying natural resource ecology and management.

Egg hunt on Sat

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The Easter Bunny is hopping through Chandler on April 19 for the annual Chandler Downtown Easter Egg Hunt.Hosted by theVFWPost #1719Auxiliary, the event will take place on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse, with the hunt kicking off at 11 a.m.

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