Chandler named certified film-friendly community

The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) announced on Dec. 17 that Chandler has received film friendly certification by fulfilling the requirements of OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program.The city has hosted several film productions, including “Out of Exile,” “Agnes,” “Anywhere” and...

Dispositional hearing set in trafficking case

Adispositional hearing has been set for 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...

Higher tolls

Staff WriterEMILY KALKA Starting on Jan. 1, a systemwide toll increase went into effect on turnpikes in the state, according to a press release from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) released on Dec. 31.The release said for the average turnpike/PIKEPASS user, the toll has increased by about one...

Hearings set in child pornography cases

A preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography.Three charges were originally filed in early September of 2024 in Lincoln County District...

New Year’s Resolutions

To celebrate the new year, The Lincoln County News asked residents and local dignitaries in the county to share their goals for 2025.

County commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners during their most recent meeting approved a low bid for equipment and outfitting of five 2024 Dodge Ram vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the low bid was submitted by Light’em Up for $45,350.They also adopted a resolution for an ACCO...

January Rotarians of the month

Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn LedfordandElizabeth Myers were named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Lauren Dollarhite is the daughter of Brandon and Rebecca Dollarhite. She has a GPA of 3.82 and has been in Honors English for three years.

Trial set in manslaughter case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a first degree manslaughter charge and who pleaded innocent during his arraignment A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.A $100,000...