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Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather, hot jobs

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Hot summer weather is here and so are the challenges of working outside in the heat of the day.We’ve put together a series of articles about people whose jobs have them sweating in the sun.This week it’s Chandler Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz.Imagine walking through weeds up to your waist or...

Baby Bale race winners

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Local author releases new book

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

J. Don Wright, known as Jackie to his friends, has lived many different lives.For 23 years, he was in the Air Force and lived all over, including Alaska.

Dems to meet

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 8, at the Chandler Public Library, 1021 Manvel Ave. The meeting starts at 7:00PM; doors open at 6:30. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.

Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Singing Bones win gospel music award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

For Tracey Bender-Bone and Leroy Bone, singing was never about fame or money. It’s always been about ministry.“I’ve sang my whole life. Midlothian (music venue) was my family’s deal; we’ve always sung my entire life. I was called to ministry when I was pretty young.

Wellston attorney pleads no-contest

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

A Wellston attorney who was scheduled for a bench trial last week has entered no contest pleas to several felonies.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.They include trafficking in illegal drugs, unlawful...

McClanahan inducted in Route 66 Hall of Fame

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Chandler resident Jerry McClanahan was inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday held at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, according to the Route 66 Association.McClanahan was one of two inductees honored for their efforts to promote and preserve the famous road.

Fatal crash on SH 18

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

One person reportedly has died, another was critically injured and hospitalized in a single vehicle collision last Friday at the south edge of Chandler in Lincoln County.Chandler police investigated the fatal crash that occurred around 9:40 a.m. on SH 18 at the railroad overpass.

Olympian cyclist with Stroud DNA

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Grant Koontz, a cyclist with Lincoln County roots will be competing in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.Koontz’s parents originate from Stroud and Shawnee, while the 30-year-old is originally from Houston, Texas.He now resides in Nederland, Co. with his wife and fellow professional cyclist, Daphne...

Game Warden Jacob Harriet speaks at a library event in Tilghman Park. Photo/Emily Kalka

Building community, book by book

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

A group of small children crowded around a picnic table in Tilghman Park, their eyes wide as they listened to Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet explain how to tell the difference between a girl deer and a boy deer, using animal skulls as references.At another table, laden with empty Pringles...

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