Lincoln County News

Town Talk

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
It’s time for the annual Santa Paws Photo Event at Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud. Take your furry friend to get their picture taken with Santa and get a free digital picture.

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

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.

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.On a motion by District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen and seconded by District 1 Commissioner Will Fine the commissioners awarded the bid to Ascend Commercial...

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.Appearing for his sentencing before District Judge John Canavan on...

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. The rest of the...
Billy Gene Brooks

Billy Gene Brooks

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.
Keith Ray Jarvis

Keith Ray Jarvis

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

Terry Dale Sherman

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. each of those days, Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Melissa Stambaugh and...
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