Crashes in the construction

Accidents on the turnpike are not an uncommon occurrence. However, with construction underway to replace a bridge near the Wellston exit, the risk has increased for drivers.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), there have been 20 crashes in that area since August 2024.

Commissioners approve positions

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to authorize filling two positions at the County Fair Barn and appointed a group to conduct interviews and make the decision.

Chandler man on felony docket on weed case

A Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and who has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs with more than 10,000 marijuana plants that were discovered and destroyed has been set for a felony disposition docket.

Seminole State releases honor rolls

Seminole State College released its three honor roll lists for the Fall 2024 semester, which included students from Lincoln County.

Stroud extends superintendent’s contract

The Stroud School Board voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Joe Van Tuyl to June 30, 2028, and included a 5 percent salary increase each year, in their regular meeting on Jan. 13. The motion passed 3-to-2.

Bringing history to life

Chandler freshman Will Conley first became fascinated with history in the fifth grade.Sitting in the workroom at Chandler Junior High on Jan. 17, he quietly spoke about his fifth-grade history teacher, who he called fantastic.

Hearing in gun-in-jail case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a suspect who reportedly made it inside the Lincoln County jail with a gun and attempted to shoot a Lincoln County Sheriff’s jailer who was patting him down.

City manager: Not running out of water

Chandler City Manager Jason Orr said that the city is not running out of water and that the decision to increase water production capacity by 100 percent was a financial decision.

Roy D. Toles

Roy D Toles, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024. A visitation was held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Strode Funeral Home. Funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russell Rhoads officiating.

Lois June (Nicely) Austin

Lois June (Nicely) Austin passed away on December 24, 2024, under the care of Mercy Hospice at the age of 91.She was born on June 29, 1933, in Payson, Oklahoma. Her parents were William and Beulah (Moffit) Nicely.Lois was the fourth of six children.