Sparks man sentenced after guilty plea

A Sparks man facing a felony and a misdemeanor following his arrest has entered guilty pleas and as been sentenced.Billy Ray Moore., 44, was formally charged June 3, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court with possessing firearms after conviction or during probation, a felony, and possession of a...

Wastewater grant for Carney

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) has approved a $99,999 grant to the Carney Public Utilities Authority (CPUA) in Lincoln County to improve wastewater infrastructure, according to a press release from the OWRB.The improvements are to bring Carney’s wastewater system into full compliance...

$15K scholarship for vet studies

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) and OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have established a new scholarship program geared specifically for students looking to become large animal vets in Oklahoma, according to a press release on Jan. 16.The program will award $15,000 to a student who is studying...

Conference tournament

January Lions of the Month

Lauren Dollarhite, Jordan Glasgow and Gage Crews have been named Lions of the Month for January by the Chandler Lions Club.Lauren Dollarhite is the daughter of Brandon and Rebecca Dollarhite. She has a 3.82 GPA and is ranked 23 in her class.

Meeker rehires superintendent

Meeker Board of Education members during their most recent meeting offered the superintendent a new contract and also accepted the retirement of one and the resignation of another.Following an executive session, the board members returned to open meeting and voted to rehire School Supt. Jeff Pruitt...

Sparks man sentenced on felonies

A Sparks man who earlier pleaded no contest to four counts has been sentenced.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, then 41, following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.He pleaded no contest in November to the court...

Homecoming courts

Chandler will hold its winter sports homecomings in the coming days. Assemblies for wrestling and basketball will be Thursday at 8:05 a.m. in the Freeman Fieldhouse. Wrestling homecoming will be Thursday evening, with the coronation at 6 in the Freeman Fieldhouse.