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Improvements at the rodeo arena

The Chandler Round Up Club Rodeo Arena has gotten a facelift.The arena now has new bleachers and lights, upgrading the experience for spectators and competitors alike.“We’ve got lights in the pens now. We got new arena lights.

Felony charges for Stones in child abuse, neglect cases

Preliminary hearings for a Meeker pair have been scheduled on two felony counts of child related charges filed in June.Linda, Stone, 64, and Billy Stone, 66, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court in June.

Hotel order dissolved

The temporary restraining order placed on the City of Chandler regarding the St. Cloud buildings has been dissolved, and the motion for a preliminary injunction has been denied, according to court documents filed on July 9.It was one of four decrees and orders issued by District Court Judge Joseph...

Schools still waiting on federal money

Schools in Lincoln County are still missing federal funds in the midst of a federal-level freeze.

Chandler board approves personnel moves

The Chandler School Board approved several personnel changes at its meeting on July 14, including the appointment of new principals for the junior high and high school.The board approved the resignations of Geoff Metheny as high school principal, Shay Rackley as secondary online curriculum teacher...

Locals at the IFYR

Last week, hundreds of young cowboys and cowgirls from across the globe have descended on Shawnee, Oklahoma, for the annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).

McLoud woman waives hearing

A McLoud woman has waived her preliminary hearing on three childrelated sex crimes and her arraignment has been scheduled.A man from Harrah, charged with her, was earlier been bound over to stand trial on three childrelated sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.He was bound over on three...

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.The couple married on June 29 at The RailHouse Event Center in Norman,with Pastor Rick Blackwell of First...