Last look back at 2021

Each year, we take a look back at news and events that shaped life in Central Oklahoma the past 12 months. We broke 2021 into three parts, the second of which was in last week’s edition.

Jury trial set in fatal turnpike crash

A Lincoln County District Judge has scheduled a jury trial for a driver charged with manslaughter in the driving death of a Stroud woman.

Shooting charges

A Prague man faces three felonies after he was arrested for allegedly firing a rifle at two men. Samuel Lane Wyatt, 31, was formally charged in December in Lincoln County District Court with two counts of shooting with intent to kill and possession of a firearm while on probation.

Hardware at US Open

Chandler Jiu Jitsu brought back four gold medals from the US Open in Tulsa in December. Derek Mooy won a gold medal, Athanasius Penny won two golds and a silver and Carsyn Sells won a gold. Also pictured is owner and coach Bret Smithey.

Firearms charged filed

A Chandler man is facing several firearms-related charges after deputies reportedly responded to multiple gunshots at a rural Lincoln County residence. Paul Matthew Robledo, 35, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 28 with one felony and two misdemeanors.

Chandler Chamber to meet

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce will have a luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center, 400 E. 1 st Street in Chandler. Food will be catered by Hello! Catering. The guest speaker will be Tracey Bender.

Chandler cattle breeder new member of Angus Association

Joshoa Lemmons of Chandler is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Lincoln County Democrats to meet

The Lincoln County Democratic Party will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, in the lobby of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler. For more information, check out the Lincoln County Democrats Facebook page or call Tony Perna at 918-374-2651.

Chandler Library waives fines for food donations

The Chandler Public Library food drive will continue through Friday, Jan. 14. Bring non-perishable food items to the library and fines will be waived for previously returned overdue books or for overdue books returned along with the food items. This does not apply to lost book fees.