Lincoln County News

Plea entered in abuse case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has entered an innocent plea and been for the February docket..John David Somers, Jr., 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan. 4, 2024 with the two counts.

Hearing on pot charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A Chandler man who allegedly obtained an OMMA license and OBN registration fraudulently and has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs and more than 10,000 marijuana plants were discovered and destroyed, has waived his preliminary hearing.

Thanksgiving deadline

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 25, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Commission talks about EMS district

Mike Mccormik Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week began their discussion on setting up the 522 District that was approved during the Nov. 5 General Election two weeks ago.
Sophomore Allison Radcliffe, a member of the Pride of Chandler Color Guard, performs The Raven during halftime on Friday night. It was the first-round playoff game for Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Sophomore Allison Radcliffe, a member of the Pride of Chandler Color Guard, performs The Raven during halftime on Friday night. It was the first-round playoff game for Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Nevermore

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Fighting harassment, assault in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Months after the regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) launched a campaign on sexual harassment and assault in schools in the area, they are still reaching out to help more victims and taking steps to help school employees better address these cases.

Local boxer wins WPBF world title

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Bo Gibbs Jr. has always been around boxing. His father boxed when he was a kid, and Gibbs said he passed that love on to all his kids. His dad influenced him, but there was so much more that drew him to the sport.
Chandler High School students from five organization - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; varsity cheer, varsity pom, Future Farmers of America and Business Professionals of America - sorted and filled 30.024 meal packages for Stamp Out Starvation on Friday. Stamp out Starvation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Cherokee, Ok. For more photos and information, please see Page 2A. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler High School students from five organization - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; varsity cheer, varsity pom, Future Farmers of America and Business Professionals of America - sorted and filled 30.024 meal packages for Stamp Out Starvation on Friday. Stamp out Starvation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Cherokee, Ok. For more photos and information, please see Page 2A. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stamp out starvation

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Chandler Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran Charlie Hill speaks at ceremonies at Chandler High SchoolP. hoto/Emily Kalka.

Chandler Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran Charlie Hill speaks at ceremonies at Chandler High SchoolP. hoto/Emily Kalka.

Veterans Day activities, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Taylor (Randall

Elizabeth Ann Taylor (Randall

Elizabeth Ann Taylor (Randall)

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Taylor (Randall), lovingly known as Liz or Beth, entered this life on March 4, 1954, in Selma, Alabama, to Oscar and Mabel Randall. On October 2, 2024, at the age of 70, Elizabeth passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Chandler, Oklahoma.
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