Stroud Mason donation

The Stroud Masons recently sponsored a contribution drive for the Stroud Food Pantry. Master Mason Ray Lynum is pictured presenting a check in the amount of 4,000.00 to the Stroud Food Pantry president James Huelsman and secretary Rhonda Franklin. Also pictured is a host of Food Pantry volunteers.

Trial in cockfighting case

A jury trial for a Harrah man facing more than 80 charges for operating an illegal cockfighting operation has been scheduled for next month.

Commissioners name members to Fair Board

Lincoln County commissioners held a brief, special meeting recently to appoint Fair Board members from Districts 2 and 3. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said District 2 Commissioner Marlon Miller appointed Wayne Rozell to a two-year term. “He will need to run for election in 2024,” she said.

Toma’s contract kept the same

The Chandler Board of Education in its most recent meeting took no action on modifying the terms of the contract of School Supt. Melody Toma. Toma explained she has a three-year contract and there was no need for any action.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Steven Wayne Tipton and Brenda Joy McGinnis, both of Prague. Scott James Warrington of Prague and Michelle Dawn Storey of Tulsa. Leon R T Sparks of Wellston and Jeri Dawn Boggs of Prague.

Still wreaking havoc

With the recent surge in COVID-19 positive cases, some area schools have made adjustments and one town’s city hall was forced to close more than a week. Meeker Town Clerk and Treasurer Mary Conner confirmed the Town Hall was closed for nearly two weeks.

Homecoming queens

Chandler crowned its basketball Homecoming queens for basketball and wrestling last week. Above left, is basketball queen Leah Brannon, with escorts Dezmon Taliaferro, left, and Marcus Minshall, from Friday night festivities. Photo/Mario Holland.

Lankford in Chandler

U.S. Sen. James Lankford spoke to Lincoln County Republicans Monday evening in Chandler reassuring them the whole world hasn’t gone crazy. He addressed the gathering during their January meeting in which they also heard from Republican Attorney General Candidate Gentner Drummond.

Warrant issued

A $10,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Prague man who has been charged with his fourth felony since October of 2021.