Lions members honored

The Chandler Chapter of Lions Club International recognized several members at their meeting on Jan. 16 for their years of service as a Lion Club Member. District Governor JD Koch presented the awards. The members recognized for 10 years are Kelly Sullivan and Susan Cox.

Rape cases set for trial

A defendant facing two first degree rape charges has been scheduled for a jury trial in February.Two felony charges of first degree rape with a victim under 14 were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 24, 2023 against Dakota Shane Murch, 44.

Waco revisited

Kindra has recently developed an interest in the Branch Davidians, so we slipped away for a weekend trip to Waco so she could visit the site of the old compound at Mount Carmel.Overall, it was an interesting trip.We rented a tiny house north of town for two nights and had a cozy stay.

Remembering the old cold

Since the latest wave of arctic and what they describe as Siberian air struck the area last Saturday, I haven’t ventured out a lot. Oh, I got out and went to church Saturday evening so I wouldn’t have to get up quite so early Sunday.

Crashes in the construction

Accidents on the turnpike are not an uncommon occurrence. However, with construction underway to replace a bridge near the Wellston exit, the risk has increased for drivers.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), there have been 20 crashes in that area since August 2024.

Commissioners approve positions

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to authorize filling two positions at the County Fair Barn and appointed a group to conduct interviews and make the decision.

Chandler man on felony docket on weed case

A Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and who has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs with more than 10,000 marijuana plants that were discovered and destroyed has been set for a felony disposition docket.

Seminole State releases honor rolls

Seminole State College released its three honor roll lists for the Fall 2024 semester, which included students from Lincoln County.

Stroud extends superintendent’s contract

The Stroud School Board voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Joe Van Tuyl to June 30, 2028, and included a 5 percent salary increase each year, in their regular meeting on Jan. 13. The motion passed 3-to-2.

Bringing history to life

Chandler freshman Will Conley first became fascinated with history in the fifth grade.Sitting in the workroom at Chandler Junior High on Jan. 17, he quietly spoke about his fifth-grade history teacher, who he called fantastic.