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One of two cabooses sits on property owned by Debbie and Dale Brannon. The cabooses were on the property when they bought it in 2014 and the Brannons hope to turn both into AirBnBs. Photo/Emily Kalka

One of two cabooses sits on property owned by Debbie and Dale Brannon. The cabooses were on the property when they bought it in 2014 and the Brannons hope to turn both into AirBnBs. Photo/Emily Kalka

Airbnbs in the making

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
When Debbie Brannon and her husband Dale looked to move to Chandler from Deer Creek 10 years ago, they saw several places. Most were down long country roads and far removed from town.
County, Kickapoo Tribe and BIA bridge

County, Kickapoo Tribe and BIA bridge

County, Kickapoo Tribe and BIA bridge

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Business Committee of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma poses with Lincoln County Commissioner Lee Doolen on a bridge recently built in coordination between the tribe, Lincoln County District No. 1 and the Bureau of Indian Auairs.

$20K STEM scholarships available

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
EMILY KALKA Sta WriterApplications are open for scholarships from the Ragland Family Educa tion Foundation, according to a press release from the foundation on Jan. 7.

Public Records

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Lincoln County MarriagesMichael Joseph Melot and Martha Jo Long, both of Wellston Small ClaimsForcible Entry and Detainers filed:Trey Michael Mosley vs Kira Leanne Tollett Civil Suits Foreclosures filed:Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs Jennifer M Flatt Money Judgments filed:Gary Marshall vs Red...
Snowshots

Snowshots

Snowshots

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Dale board of education meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dale Board of Education members during their most recent meeting approved the financial report and several fund raisers and heard the audit report for 2023-2024.A group of several faculty members attended the January monthly meeting also to discuss the possibility of extending the pay scale for...

County commissioners meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners during a recent special meeting voted 2-1 in favor of supporting State Rep. Jim Shaw’s letter concerning Green Energy.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said District 1 Commissioner Will Fine made a motion to support Shaw’s letter and District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen seconded...
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jake Keyes (left) goes over the tribe’s new casino, which is currently under construction west of Chandler on Route 66. Iowa Tribe General Counsel Billy Shephard helps to set up renderings. The tribe plans also to build a hotel and event/convention center near the casino. Photo/Emily Kalka

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jake Keyes (left) goes over the tribe’s new casino, which is currently under construction west of Chandler on Route 66. Iowa Tribe General Counsel Billy Shephard helps to set up renderings. The tribe plans also to build a hotel and event/convention center near the casino. Photo/Emily Kalka

New casino set to open in 2026

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The new casino being built by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma on Route 66 west of Chandler is still set to open around Spring 2026, according to Chairman Jacob Keyes.The chairman and Billy Shepherd, general counsel for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, were the guest speakers at the Chandler Area Chamber of...

Guilty plea in firearms case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A Sparks man facing a firearms charge after Lincoln County deputies served a search warrant where he was residing and guns and ammunition were seized has changed his plea to the count.Gene Austin McCuan, Jr., 54, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on April 9, 2024 with possession...

Chandler school board meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Chandler Board of Education members this week approved hiring of a full time driver and voted to increase the district mileage reimbursement rate for calendar year 2025.School Supt. Scott Baade said the board voted to hire Jessie McPherson as a full time bus driver.The board members also approved...
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