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Christmas in Chandler

Christmas in Chandler

Christmas in Chandler

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
On the left, fireworks explode over downtown Chandler after the annual tree lighting and Christmas parade. Above, Liam Jones from Chandler gets his face painted in the courthouse lobby before the parade. Below, Heather Ledford and others throw candy from the BancFirst float.
College signings

College signings

College signings

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
North RockCreek had five athletes sign to play college ball, including three with NCAA Division 1 programs. Above, tripets Molly, Sarah and Morgan Campbell pose with their softball teammates and coaches.
Area basketball in photos

Area basketball in photos

Area basketball in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Top, Dale’s Easton Edmonson (1), Jett Higdon (4), Levi Kelly (10) and Denton Forsythe (3) surround a Latta player. Photo/ Rick Hester Right, Dale’s Teague Muncy (25) shooting after a drive down the lane.

School filings

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Candidates for Boards of Education in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties concluded filing for offices last week. Those who filed and didn’t draw an opponent with their seat unopposed.If more than two candidates filed for the same position, a primary election will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Life sentence in Lincoln County homicide

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
A Wellston woman who entered a guilty blind plea death to first degree murder in the death of a Carney has been sentenced.
Some schools have been in the gym for a while, but all area schools have gotten into action after Tuesday night. The unbeaten Wellston Lady Tigers (above), ranked No. 16 in ClassA, won the Agra Invitational and pushed their record to 9-0. The Meeker boys won their half of the tournament, beating Carney in the finals. 75-44. For more area basketball, please see Section C. Photo/Jeremy Self

Some schools have been in the gym for a while, but all area schools have gotten into action after Tuesday night. The unbeaten Wellston Lady Tigers (above), ranked No. 16 in ClassA, won the Agra Invitational and pushed their record to 9-0. The Meeker boys won their half of the tournament, beating Carney in the finals. 75-44. For more area basketball, please see Section C. Photo/Jeremy Self

Tournaments kick off basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Ronald Leon Vantine

Ronald Leon Vantine

Ronald Leon Vantine

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Ronald Leon Vantine was born on February 9, 1949, to Ruby May (Winton) Vantine and Odis Cullen Vantine. He passed away on November 25, 2024, at home in Perkins at the age of 75.
Leon Gene Williams

Leon Gene Williams

Leon Gene Williams

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Leon Gene Williams was born November 26, 1933, in Meeker, Oklahoma to George and Icle (Smith) Williams. He passed away November 25, 2024, in his home in Chandler, the day before his 91st birthday.Leon worked on the pipeline at 16 years old.
David Anthony Abdoo

David Anthony Abdoo

David Anthony Abdoo

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Master Sergeant David AnthonyAbdoo was born to Vernon Abdoo andBerniceKeener(Abdoo) HarwellonOctober 13, 1955, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.Heconfessed his hope in Christ at an early age.David joined the United States Army after graduating from high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, while stationed at U.S.
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