Lincoln County News

He beats your driver

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

I became a NASCAR fan this season, and when you become a fan you choose a favorite driver.Naturally, I chose the most hated driver in the entire sport, Denny Hamlin.Denny drives the 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, which is manufactured by Toyota.

City Council approves signs

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The Chandler City Council approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install advanced school warning signs with flashing beacons on Route 66, leading up to Jon Gray Drive.

Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

News Staff

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The Annual Fourth of July Wiffle Ball Tournament hit its milestone 40th edition on Independence Day this year at Conway-Costner Field in Chandler.

Bullrider Ryker Butler from McLoud got hung up briefly during the second round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo Friday morning in Shawnee. The defending champion, Butler was one of a contingent of local youths competing in the rodeo. For more, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

IFYR wraps up

News Staff

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Travis Marak with part of his herd of dairy cattle. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather - hot jobs

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Hot summer weather is here and so are the challenges of working outside in the heat of the day.We’ve put together a series of articles about people whose jobs have them sweating in the sun.This week it’sTravis Marak, a dairy farmer from Meeker.

Mary Sue Carver

News Staff

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Mary Sue Carver, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 85. Mary was born on July 22, 1938, in Greenwood, Arkansas.She was the daughter of Orvil and Nellie (Pigg) Bartlett.

Shannon Melot

News Staff

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Shannon was born to GaryandBobbieRhyne on December 19, 1972, in Tulsa, OK.At the age of 51, Shannon Melot, Granny Shani, finished her race here on earth July 3, 2024. She was welcomed into Heaven with arms open wide and left this earth peacefully while surrounded by her loving family.

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Office: Vice President Class: Junior Family: Parents - Tiffany Grimes & Thomas Novotny; Siblings - Blakely & Jackson GrimesSchool activities in addition to FFA: Basketball, Baseball, STUCOWhat is the most important thing you’ve learned in FFA?

More gas, tacos coming

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Chandler is getting more food and gas options, with Casey’s convenience store and Taco Bell set to be built in the coming months.Casey’s has already closed and is set to build across from Walmart off Route 66 on the east side of town, according to City Manager Jason Orr.

Lifeguard Lizzy Kliewer cautions some swimmers at the Chandler Pool last week. She is one of six lifeguards who work at the pool this summer. A typical day sees about 50 to 80 people coming up to the pool. Photo/Emily Kalka

More than sun tans

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The happy shrieks and chatter of kids filled the air alongside the scent of chlorine and sunscreen.Seated behind a desk, wrapped in a towel, Cynthia Snider seemed to carry on about four different conversations at once, never losing track of any.

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