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PUBLIC MEETINGS

Lincoln County Democrats The Lincoln County Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at 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 Area Chamber of Commerce to meet Tuesday

The monthly Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Big Willy’s. The guest speaker will be Oklahoma Army National Guard Major Christopher Isch.

BabyMobile coming to town

The BabyMobile, a mobile formula, food, and diaper pantry, will be in Chandler 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Lincoln County Department of Human Services, 2020 E. First Street. Infant Crisis Services provides assistance to children from birth through age three.

PEOPLE NOTES

Madeline Norrell Chandler High School graduate Madeline Norrell, a student at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, was among the students who recently excelled in the T-Town Swing virtual tournament. The event was hosted by Tulsa Community College and Northeastern State University.
Big Day for Meeker

Big Day for Meeker

Big Day for Meeker

Coody medals for NRC There was a time in Saturday’s Class 3A cross country champion when defending state champion Riley Randall knew what he had to do to win again. He had led almost the entire race, but found himself overtaken by Kingston runner Brycen Ward with a little more than a mile to go.

Step-mom: 8 years in starvation case

A Lincoln County jury has convicted the step-mother of child neglect in the near starvation death of her step-son 3 ½ years ago. The jury deliberated less than two hours before returning with a guilty verdict against Amy Adkins Jones.

Schools in area plan Veterans Day events

Area schools are planning various programs to recognize and honor veterans during Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. A couple of schools are still not allowing outside visitors into their buildings due to COVID-19, but are doing in house observances on that day.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Tiller Madison Bucktrot and Megan Nicole Womack, both of Tulsa. Thomas Joseph Gibson Jr. and Patricia Aurora Figeroa, both of Meeker. Benjamin Jacob Maschman, Edmond and Cesalie Nikole Jones, Luther. Bridon Kurt Bourgeois and Audra Danyell Alsip, both of Chandler.

Pottawatomie County

Marriage Licenses Taylor Gordon Everett and Brittney Lyn Ender, both of Shawnee. Rico Malaquias Bautista and Taylor Jean McAlister, both of McLoud. Bobby Lee Hunt and Rennae Lee McCarter, both of Shawnee. Daniel Ryan Skelly and Abigail Clarisse Marical, both of Seminole.
Gannon Blankenship

Gannon Blankenship

Blankenship and Vaughan are October Lions

Chandler High School seniors Gannon Blankenship and Aubrey Vaughan have been named October Lions of the Month by the Lion’s Club. Gannon is the son of Doyle and Taira Blankenship.