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OBU hosts 106th spring commecement

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee conferred degrees upon 288 students during the University’s 106th Spring Commencement Saturday, Aug. 1. The ceremony took place on the south lawn of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus.

Food box giveaway planned in Wellston

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Food boxes will be given away 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Wellston Baseball Field at 900 Hickory. The giveaway is sponsored by Wellston and Luther United Methodist Churches and is part of the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Cherry is Scholars Fund recipient

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Trustees of the Chandler Scholars Fund have announced the fund’s 31st grant recipient is Abbigaile Cherry, a 2020 member of the Chandler High School graduating class. She is the daughter of Hunter and Misty Cryer.
Senator Zack Taylor, R-Seminole, was sworn into office Tuesday at the State Capitol by Chief Justice Noma Gurich alongside his wife, Stephanie, and their daughter as well as Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell. An official swearing in ceremony was held in the Senate Chamber, which is currently under construction, and was followed by another ceremony in a Senate committee room where Taylor’s family and friends could attend. Photo/submitted.

Senator Zack Taylor, R-Seminole, was sworn into office Tuesday at the State Capitol by Chief Justice Noma Gurich alongside his wife, Stephanie, and their daughter as well as Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell. An official swearing in ceremony was held in the Senate Chamber, which is currently under construction, and was followed by another ceremony in a Senate committee room where Taylor’s family and friends could attend. Photo/submitted.

Taylor takes oath of Office, begins Senate term

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
After serving three years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Sen. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole, will continue his service to the citizens of Lincoln, Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties in the Oklahoma Senate. Taylor was joined by his family for an intimate ceremony at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Wellston alum receives scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Addison Hunt, Wellston, was recognized as a recipient of the 2020 American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union Incoming Freshman State Scholarship. Hunt is a freshman at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
Photo/U.S. Dept of Agriculture

Photo/U.S. Dept of Agriculture

Risky crop

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Residents throughout Lincoln County have received unsolicited seeds sent from a variety of countries including China.
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Softball season’s almost here

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Chandler Lady Lions loosen up before their practice Monday morning. The Lady Lions kick off their fast-pitch season on Monday, traveling to Ponca City to take on Ponca City and Blackwell. For more photos and softball schedules for all area teams, please see Pages 1B and 2B. Photo/Brian Blansett

Commissioners approve $50 raise

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Lincoln County commissioners this week approved the Estimate of Needs for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year and that includes a $50 pay raise for all full time employees. The raises won’t be final, however, until the Fiscal Year budget is approved in October.
Receptionist Nancy Townsend and Program Manager Obzynder Robinson stand by the food pantry outside the Dorthy M. Smith Family Medical Center. Photo/Chelsea Weeks.

Receptionist Nancy Townsend and Program Manager Obzynder Robinson stand by the food pantry outside the Dorthy M. Smith Family Medical Center. Photo/Chelsea Weeks.

Helping Hands distributes more pantries

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Helping Hands Community Foundation delivered three food pantries in Lincoln County earlier this week. Those food pantries were delivered in Carney, Meeker and Davenport last week. In Carney, the food pantry was placed outside the Dorthy M. Smith Family Medical Center.

McCarty, Northcutt charged with assault

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Matthew James McCarty, 32, of Sparks was charged with domestic assault and battery in presence of minor. According to the affidavit filed by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant Tanner Hand, Hand was dispatched for an assault call on July 3.
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