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Jerry Louis Lorenz

Suspect charged with trying to shoot jailer

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A suspect who was arrested by a Wellston police officer for driving while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol, reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a Lincoln County Sheriff’s jailer who was patting him down.

Dale alum wins sreenwriting contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

If screenwriter, actor and director Adam Hampton’s producing partner, Luke Wyckoff, had asked him before entering Kinolime.com’s screenwriting contest, he would have told him to not even bother.“I’m kind of cynical, but he was excited about it.

Stroud won the 66 Classic trophy Friday night, beating Chandler 21-14 and breaking a four-year Lions’ winning streak. It was the first time for Stroud’s seniors to win the trophy and they made of it in the post-game celebration. For more on the game, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud wins!

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Zoé Noel Michelle Allen

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Zoé Noel Michelle Allen was born February 6, 1987, to Dennis and Monica Wagers in Cincinnati, Ohio.She departed this life August 22, 2024, at the age of 37.She graduated from Batavia High School in 2006 in Batavia, Ohio.On June 3, 2006, Zoe’ Wagers and Joseph Allen were united in marriage.

Mary Catherine Smothermon

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Mary Catherine Smothermon, loving wife and mother of five children, passed away at the age of 84. M.C., as she was known to friends and loved ones, was born on January 18, 1940, in Garden City, Kansas, to George and Laura Ruth.

Lorene Ann (Olsovsky) Friend

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Lorene Ann (Olsovsky) Friend was born January 31, 1939, in Prague, Oklahoma to Frank and Anna (Heinzig) Olsovsky.Angels took her to heaven on August 26, 2024.She grew up in Prague,OK,andgraduated from Prague High School in 1957 where she was a member of the cheer and basketball team.

Gearld Wayne Pendergraff

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Gearld Wayne Pendergraff, of Agra, passed away Monday evening, August 26, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 67 years.Gearld was born on Friday, April 19, 1957, to Charles and Barbara (Kearns) Pendergraff in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Honoring a local hero

News Staff

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The family of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts sits around the sign marking the street named after him in the Chandler VFW on Aug. 31. The VFW Post held a ceremony to recognize the Medal of Honor recipient. Capt. Pitts was the first African American officer given the honor in the Vietnam War.

Bench warrant issued

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

A $75,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who faces two felony charges.Kimberlyn Joy Blacksher, 52, was formally charged Aug. 12 in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Counselors provided after student’s death

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Chandler Public Schools are grieving the loss of a Junior High School student over the weekend and School Supt. Scott Baade said Tuesday, “It’s tough.

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