Lincoln County News

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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...

Animal Xing

Brian Blansett Staff Column

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

I was heading home from work last week and was cranking some Hank Williams as I got to the slalom on Highway 18 south of Chandler.I was tapping the steering wheel to keep time when - whoa! What is that bounding across the highway in front of me?It was a bobcat, that’s what it was.

Missing the train home

Bradley Jager Staff Column

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Over the Fourth of July weekend, I had the distinct honor of attending a wedding in the Fort Worth area. It was a lovely ceremony. Congrats to Ruby and Adam, may your union be stronger than my vehicle’s starter.The only snag?

Town Talk

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

DIANA REED CorrespondentI attended church camp this past weekend at Cross Timbers in Davis and for all of you wondering if I would survive, I’m happy to say I did.

Bench warrant issued in felony case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Harrah man who failed to make his court appearance and who is facing a new felony and a misdemeanor.Travis Wayne Kaskaske, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 24, 2025 with bringing contraband into a jail/...

Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coming home!

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Nothing quite beats the tenacity of Will Conley.As the elevator doors in the lobby of Bethany Children’s Health Center slid open in the morning of July 10, the Chandler teen was welcomed by waving pompoms and cheers from over 50 people crowding the space.He was surrounded by friends, family,...

Dog seizures

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

A registered dog breeder in Stroud has been arrested for animal cruelty and booked into Lincoln County Jail, according to the Stroud police chief.Chief Clint Gaylord said Jerry Hine, 83, owner and operator of Add Love Pets, LLC, was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday.

Delmer Miller

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Delmer Miller, a longtime Chandler, Oklahoma, resident, was born June 13, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He departed this life to rejoin his sons on July 7, 2025, at his home in Chandler at the age of 80 years.Delmer was the son of Virgil and Mary Ina (Palmer) Miller.

Linda Darlene Tonubbee

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

LindaDarleneTonubbee, affectionately known as Darlene, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.Darlene was born in Chandler to Robert Walker and Geneva (Howard) Pomeroy, and was lovingly raised by her stepfather, Tommy Pomeroy.

James Ray (Jim) Johnson

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

James Ray (Jim) Johnson, 89,passedawaypeacefully athishomeinElReno, Oklahoma on July 1, 2025.Born on June 24, 1936, in Chandler, Oklahoma to Tommie Ross Johnson and Myrtle Virginia (Curtis) Johnson.

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