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Block of Allison to close

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
One block of Allison Avenue, from Route 66 to Fifth Street, will be closed permanently within the next few weeks, said Chandler City Manager Jason Orr.Orr met with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Lincoln County officials on Friday morning to discuss the closure.

It’s Shaw, Garrett

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Voters in Lincoln County chose a new sheriff during Tuesday’s primary runoff election and also selected newcomer Jim Shaw over five-term legislative incumbent State Rep. Kevin Wallace in the House District 32 contest.Shaw’s vote total was 3,291 to 2,764 for Wallace.
Football starts!

Football starts!

Football starts!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Chandler defensive lineman Tallan Boggs and McLoud center Kenton Workman (64) await the snap during their scrimmage Thursday night at McLoud. It was the first scrimmage night of the season and the first chance for local teams to hit someone wearing a different-colored jersey.
Lincoln County Fair

Lincoln County Fair

Lincoln County Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
On the far left, Analie Staude, Brooklyn Frazier, Devyn Frazier and Baylee Weeks from Meeker show off their prizes after competing in the Farmhand Olympics at the Lincoln County Fair. On the right, River Potts, from Meeker Clover Bud, shows his reserve champion Duroc.
Tim Gatz, Director of Department of Transportation Photo/Emily Kalka

Tim Gatz, Director of Department of Transportation Photo/Emily Kalka

OHP runs ‘Make Our Shoulders Safe Again’

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is running a special emphasis week from Aug. 18 to 24, ticketing anyone who violates the Move Over Law.

Stroud, Wellston, Davenport receive Rt. 66 Grants

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Three more towns in Lincoln County have received grants from the Route 66 Commission for improvements before the Route 66 Centennial in 2026. Stroud was awarded $999,600, Wellston received $792,506, and Davenport was awarded $395,500, according to the Commission.

Bench warrant issued for Chandler woman for $25,000

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who failed to make her court appearance and an arraignment has been scheduled for a man facing the same charges.

Commissioners special meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners have adopted a resolution for a grant application for Sheriff’s Office funding assistance.They also approved a grant contract with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for counseling services at the county jail.

Committee to investigate Department of Education

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Rep. Kevin Wallace, RWellston, has announced that the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) would begin an investigation into spending concerns regarding the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).
Hogs: Rowan Shelton (left) and Paige Keeling (right) pose with Keeling’s banners. Keeling won Sr. Swine Showman, Grand Champion Market Hog, Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Gilt at the Wellston Fair Livestock Show. Photo/Caylyn Cunningham

Hogs: Rowan Shelton (left) and Paige Keeling (right) pose with Keeling’s banners. Keeling won Sr. Swine Showman, Grand Champion Market Hog, Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Gilt at the Wellston Fair Livestock Show. Photo/Caylyn Cunningham

Wellston Fair results

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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