COVID deaths spike in Lincoln, Pott counties

The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has climbed significantly in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties over the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports. In Lincoln County, six additional deaths have been reported.

Moehle and Norrell are February Lions

Chandler High School seniors Jacob Moehle and Claire Norrell have been chosen as Lions of the Month by the Lion’s Club for the month of February. Jacob Moehle, the son of Ryan and Rachel Moehle, holds a 4.0 grade point average.

Emergency Blood Shortage

Officials at the Oklahoma Blood Institute advise that they are facing an emergency blood shortage due to sustained winter weather. The recent weather has severely impacted the blood supply that was already strained by COVID-19 related cancellations and closures.

American Red Cross offers life-saving winter safety tips

As of Jan. 21, 2021, the American Red Cross Kansas-Oklahoma Region had responded to 272 events and served 762 clients due to home fires. With cold winter temperatures continuing this week the American Red Cross wants to remind people how to use space heaters and other heat sources safely.

Bill would help law enforcement responding to mental health calls

This year, I am running House Bill 2877 that would allow law enforcement officers to access telehealth mental health services when responding to calls where a person might need such assistance.

Public Records for Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Darren Kurtis Dugger and Chelsie Lee Cody, both of Prague. Dustin Ray Hofegartner of Harrah and Allison Mae Widener of Edmond. Edward Allan Hoppes and Barbara Kaye Whiteley, both of Meeker.

CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARAY NEWS

The staff at the Chandler Public Library announced that several new books were recently purchased for your winter reading.

Commissioners hear about power outages

Lincoln County commissioners were advised during their meeting Tuesday that controlled power interruptions had started that morning in some areas of the county.

From the desk of Sen. Zack Taylor

This week, we concluded the second week of the legislative session. Despite the delayed start on Tuesday and Wednesday due to bad weather, we got nearly 200 bills through the committee process this week, and several heard on the floor.