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Commissioners

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved disbursement of preserving and advancing county transportation (PACT) funds.Their action came during a special meeting.They also approved a federal grants procurement policy.Commissioners discussed but took no action yet on applying for a Rural Tribal...

A group of about 20 to 30 bikes lines up for a charity right on Aug. 18 at Tilghman Park in Chandler. The ride had bikers from the Roughnecks, Four Kings LE/MC, Honor-Bound Motorcycle Ministry, and other groups and clubs. They raised around $700, which was donated to the Rotary Club for school supplies in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bikers doing community good

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The sun was bright and the temperature was quickly rising as the roar of motorcycle engines filled the air.

Lincoln County Fair Results

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

4-H Horticulture Results JuniorFirst - Chandler (Annabell McCarley, Jade Wakely, Hudson Stewart) Second - Prague (Kodi Fesler, Kooper Fesler, Cason Imhoff, Kylee Imhoff) Third - First Prague (Connor Imhoff, Molly Pruett, Seth Pruett, Felicia Woods) Junior High Individual Hudson Stewart Senior High...

Northwestern honor rolls

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Summer honor rolls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Those on the President’s Honor Roll earned all A’s, or a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or nine graduate hours.Those on the Vice...

Speedy trial waived in porn case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and is facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography and who pleaded innocent has waived a speedy trial.Three charges were originally filed in early September of 2024 in Lincoln...

Driver pleads no contest inWellston crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston has entered a blind no contest plea and her sentencing has been scheduled.Formal charges of DUI-Great Bodily injury and failure to...

Frisbies to stand trial

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Assistant Police Chief of Prague and his wife who are facing a total of 43 felony charges between them related to child sexual and physical abuse have pleaded innocent to the counts.Earlier this year they were bound over to stand trial.Court records show that they were bound over at the...

Big weekend

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

There was a lot of sports activity in Lincoln and Pott counties over the weekend. Above, the Chandler Lady Lions pose with the championship trophy after winning the 66 Conference fastpitch tournament Saturday for the third consecutive year. They beat Prague, 10-2, in the championship game.

Lincoln County Fair

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The Lincoln County Fall Fair took place last week, running from Aug. 20 to Aug. 23, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.It brought together participants from all over the county to show everything from rabbits and poultry to cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.Above, Rhett Haley from Chandler leads out...

St. Cloud case on appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

A case seeking a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings has been appealed, according to court documents. The Petition of Error was filed on July 22, with an amended Petition of Error filed on Aug. 8.

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