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Pictured above, Chandler Ministerial Alliance President John Casey, right, and Treasurer Kirk Holloway, left, presents the check of $18,500 to Chandler Police Chief Matt Matteyer, middle. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Pictured above, Chandler Ministerial Alliance President John Casey, right, and Treasurer Kirk Holloway, left, presents the check of $18,500 to Chandler Police Chief Matt Matteyer, middle. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Check presented to Chandler Police

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
In less than two months, the community of Chandler was able to fulfill a need with a hefty price tag. Tuesday, July 28, Ministerial Alliance President John Casey and Treasurer Kirk Holloway presented a check for $18,500 to the Chandler Police Chief Matt Matteyer for the purchase of body cameras.

Upcoming blood drives, hosts needed

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
In addition to the need for blood donors, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood drive hosts. About 80 percent of blood donations are hosted by businesses, schools and community organizations, many of which remain closed.

Voter registration deadline is July 31

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Friday, July 31, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 25th Runoff Primary Election, according to Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Melissa Stambaugh.
Chandler Rodeo

Chandler Rodeo

Chandler Rodeo

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Trey Ireland, above, of Stephenville, Texas, scored a 79 on Friday night and won the bull-riding at the 80th annual Chandler rodeo over the weekend. Ireland won $1,265 and a pair of custom-made spurs for being the top money-winner.
Gunner waits patiently for Dan Gwin’s arrival. Photo/Kim Hobill

Gunner waits patiently for Dan Gwin’s arrival. Photo/Kim Hobill

Dan Gwin - making the world better

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Gunner, a 12-year-old Boxer, sits by his fence in Chandler every Thursday morning waiting for his favorite person: Dan Gwin the trash truck man.

Jury term canceled - Prague, Meeker cases pending

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The August jury term in Lincoln County District Court has been canceled, impacting several area cases that were set for next month. Pottawatomie County District Judge John Canavan, chief justice of the district, confirmed the cancelation.
The dam at Meeker Lake, looking to the northeast. Photo/Jake Usry

The dam at Meeker Lake, looking to the northeast. Photo/Jake Usry

Meeker: a dam site better

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Meeker Town Administrator Dickie Walton believes the Quapaw 15 project, which is raising the Meeker Lake dam, is close to moving dirt. Town officials also hope the project leads to the lake being the source of the town’s water supply and Walton thinks that will happen.

Sheriff’s office launches new web site

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department recently launched a new website. This allows for individuals to access information about the Sheriff’s office, sheriff sales, cold cases, sex offenders and information regarding most wanted fugitives.
Dilynn Schafer: Litt le Britches Rodeo Princess

Dilynn Schafer: Litt le Britches Rodeo Princess

Dilynn Schafer: Little Britches Rodeo Princess

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
One Chandler resident went from a rookie to royalty. 10-year-old, Dilynn Schafer was named the 2021 National Little Britches Rodeo Princess at the National Little Britches Rodeo that was hosted in Guthrie from July 7 – 12. “It’s exciting,” Dilynn said.

Meeker, Chandler residents injured in Pott Co. car crash

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Eight persons were injured, including two critically, in a two-vehicle collision earlier this week on SH 3 west of Brangus Road east of Shawnee. Four of the injured are from Meeker, one is from Chandler, two are from Shawnee and one resides in Seminole, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
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