Lincoln County News

Turnpike driver waives hearing

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A driver on the Turner Turnpike who was arrested and charged as the result of the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana has waived his preliminary hearing.

Dale school board hires new personnel

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dale Board of Education members hired new personnel this week and were informed that Special Ed enrollment in the district has grown 40 percent in the last five years.Following a brief executive session, the board members returned to open meeting.
Kaylee Choate, left, and Tatum Crouch. Photo/Brian Blansett

Kaylee Choate, left, and Tatum Crouch. Photo/Brian Blansett

A character moment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
It started out like any other cross-country meet.Chandler seniors Kaylee Choate and Tatum Crouch set out on the course at the OBU meet, which took place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center last Thursday. They were both having a great run, according to their coach, Connie Davis.

Bids come in too high

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week took no action regarding ARPA funded projects, the jail remodeling and expansion and a new building for the OSU Extension Center, after bids came in much higher than anticipated.Commissioners also voted to approve the county budget.
Les Wilson

Les Wilson

Les Wilson

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Lifetime Chandler resident Les Wilson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He went peacefully at the Prague Nursing Home. His wife and son, Lila and Tony, had been visiting with him Saturday evening and watched an OU Sooners victory together.
Kenneth Eugene Pittsley

Kenneth Eugene Pittsley

Kenneth Eugene Pittsley

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Pittsley was born October 26, 1955, in Elgin, North Dakota to Earnest and Rachel (Faulkner) Pittsley. He passed away, September 27, 2024, at his home in Luther at the age of 68.
Martin Wade Thomas

Martin Wade Thomas

Martin Wade Thomas

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Martin Wade Thomas departed this life on Saturday, September 28, 2024 surrounded by family at his home.Martin was born on Thursday, December 29, 1966, in Ardmore, OK.At the age of 17, he joined the US Army and served his country.
Meeker will hold its Homecoming Friday night, with coronation at 6 p.m. before the Bulldogs’ game with Stroud. This year’s court includes: front row, from left, Rhiannon Youngblood, Emma Helmick, Mallory Blankenship and Kiera Bizzell; front row, from left, Stevie Buoy, Kayden Rothwell and Taylor Hanna. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker will hold its Homecoming Friday night, with coronation at 6 p.m. before the Bulldogs’ game with Stroud. This year’s court includes: front row, from left, Rhiannon Youngblood, Emma Helmick, Mallory Blankenship and Kiera Bizzell; front row, from left, Stevie Buoy, Kayden Rothwell and Taylor Hanna. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Homecoming Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Charges filed for assaulting officer

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A man who was convicted of a homicide more than 40 years ago and now faces two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly assaulted a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Captain, has made his initial appearance.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep.
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