Chandler Drama: Riding the laughs to state

Romeo, Romeo… wherefore art thou, Romeo?He’s going to OSSAA 4A One-Act State. The Chandler High School theatre troupe had a strong showing at OSSAA 4A One-Act Regionals on Oct. 10 and has advanced to State.

Commission accepts bid

Lincoln County commissioners this week awarded a bid for construction of a new OSU Extension Office Building at the fairgrounds.They also agreed to make modifications to the jail expansion/renovation project, opting to scrap the expansion but go ahead with the renovation.

Chandler board of education

Chandler Board of Education members this week accepted the resignations of several personnel and employed a new I.T. technician.They also were presented with the College Remediation report and the dropout report.School Supt. Scott Baade said the board members voted to employ Ian Hamilton as an I.T.

Local choirs, singers excel

Choirs at local junior high and high schools definitely have something to sing about. Stroud and Chandler saw several students make ECOCDA choirs last week.Director Leslie Anderson at Stroud said she is very excited for her six students who made the honor hoirs.

Chandler house fire

Meeker school board approves estimate

Meeker Board of Education members here this week approved the final 20242025 Estimate of Needs and heard from a few parents about what turned out to be a rumored threat at the school last week.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said the 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs totals $10,223,353.62.

Not-guilty plea in sex case

A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor has pleaded innocent and his case has been set for a felony disposition docket in December.Formal charges were filed July 26, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Bradley Jacobs, 20, address unknown.

Meeker woman pleads, sentenced

A Meeker woman facing two felonies as a Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff suffered a broken leg as he attempted to arrest her while responding to a domestic disturbance has waived her right to a preliminary hearing.

Burglary charges

A man previously convicted of nine felonies since 2013 faces two more following his arrest by Lincoln County Sheriff deputies.Two counts of first degree burglary were formally filed Oct. 9 in Lincoln County District against Colton Wade Long, 34, of Garber, Okla.