Lincoln County News

Letter to the editor

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

This letter is in reference to the editorial concerning State School Superintendent Ryan Walters which was published in the Lincoln County News on NovemberA driver on the Turner Turnpike arrested following the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana and facing a felony drug charge is set to make a blind...

Chandler wrestler Shailey Penn looks for the referee to signal a pin during the First Annual Kyle Sam’s Memorial Open Tournament in Cushing on Nov. 9. She placed first in her weight category (120-125 pounds) and is one of six girls on Chandler’s Wrestling Team. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Girls wrestling:

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wrestling isn’t new in Oklahoma. It’s been around for ages, producing top wrestlers like Olympian Kendall Cross from Mustang and local Lincoln County legend Jerry Best, who is the only undefeated four-time state champion from Chandler High School.

Commissioners award jail contract

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Lincoln County commissioners this week awarded a bid for the renovation of the county jail and discussed the use of remaining ARPA funds.

Life without parole in homicide

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

A man from Sioux City, Iowa convicted by a Lincoln County jury in October of first degree murder and two other felony counts in the death of a Carney area man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Christmas parade

News Staff

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Festival will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, this year, in downtown Chandler.The festival will kick off early with a holiday market at the Museum of Pioneer History running from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Billy Gene Brooks

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Billy Gene Brooks of Chandler passed away peacefully on Wednesday,November 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 86. He was born on March 1, 1938, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Reeves Brooks and Virgie Marie (Miller) Brooks.

Keith Ray Jarvis

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Keith Ray Jarvis was born June 2, 1950, in Oklahoma City to Charles Jarvis and Fannie (Brashere). He passed away on November 19, 2024, in Wellston at the age of 74.Keith was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and his two brothers.

Terry Dale Sherman

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Terry Dale Sherman was born August 20, 1960, in Chandler to Alvin and Virginia Sherman. He passed away on November 21, 2024, in Fayetteville, AR, at the age of 64.Terry grew up in Lincoln County and graduated fromChandlerHigh School in 1979.

School board filing starts Monday

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The three-day filing period for school board offices opens next Monday, Dec. 2, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 4.Election Board offices in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brynn Lewis

Lions of the Month announced

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Brynn Lewis, Elizabeth Myers and James Fine were named Lions of the Month for November by the Lions Club in Chandler.Brynn Lewis has a 3.37 GPA and is in AP English.

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