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Ruling on

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
A district judge granted a temporary stay on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings on Dec. 1, conditional on the plaintiff posting a supersedeas bond of $300,000 or a ruling by the appellate court on the matter by Dec. 16.
Members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary pose in their building, known as The Hut. The groups face a crossroads as they decide how to proceed with the historic building that has been a Chandler mainstay for over eight decades. Picture are Nellie Caldwell (seated) and (standing, left to right) Walter Hughey, George Hicks and Kirk Holloway. Photo/Brian Blansett

Members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary pose in their building, known as The Hut. The groups face a crossroads as they decide how to proceed with the historic building that has been a Chandler mainstay for over eight decades. Picture are Nellie Caldwell (seated) and (standing, left to right) Walter Hughey, George Hicks and Kirk Holloway. Photo/Brian Blansett

In need of repairs

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The American Legion building, affectionately known as “The Hut,” has many memories for not only Chandler residents, but folks from around the area.Steve Dowdy and his mother, Ivola Dowdy, reminisced about family reunions there.

Chandler Council changes retirement

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Chandler City Council voted to introduce the Defined Contribution Plan for city employees through the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund at its regular meeting on Nov. 18.

Hearing set in embezzlement

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A Meeker couple arrested and charged with embezzling more than $170,000 from a Meeker church they had pastored have made their initial appearance and their preliminary hearings have been scheduled.Formal charges of embezzlement were filed Oct. 29 in Lincoln County District Count against Michael J.
Armory dedication

Armory dedication

Armory dedication

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Oklahoma National Guard Joint Operations Center, which is named after the late Benjamin T. Walkingstick, in Chandler, was held on Nov. 20 at the new center.

Three arrested, three at large after grow house burglary

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Three suspects were arrested Saturday following an early morning burglary of a grow farm in Lincoln County and authorities believe there are two or three others still at large.Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett said the 911 call came in at 6:54 a.m. Saturday from 900155 S. 3540 Road.

Hearing continued

Mike Mccormick Sta Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A hearing has been continued for a McLoud man already convicted of two previous felonies facing a new felony following his arrest recently by a Lincoln County deputy.James Leroy Robertson, 45, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with travcking in illegal drugs.He appeared Sep.
St. Cloud case

St. Cloud case

St. Cloud case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The case of the St. Cloud buildings will head back to court on Dec. 1.City Attorney Larry Lenora filed a motion on behalf of the City of Chandler to confirm the enforceability of the order denying a preliminary injunction and notice of intent to commence with demolition.

Changes to water treatment expansion

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Chandler Municipal Authority approved a change order to Orr Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion, but tabled a contract amendment with SRB Engineering on the same project at its regular meeting on Nov. 18.

How to cook a turkey

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
As is our Thanksgiving tradition at the Lincoln County News, we asked first-graders at area elementary schools to give us recipes for cooking turkeys.You might find a few ideas to try for yourself this Thanksgiving.Agra Elementary Mrs.
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