Lincoln County News

Chandler school board meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of several new personnel and accepted the resignations from two others.They also approved a number of updated policies and surplussed several items.Chandler School Supt.
Chandler roper Rylee Moore drops a loop on her calf during break-away roping Monday at the International Finals Rodeo in Shawnee. For more on the rodeo and competitors from Central Oklahoma. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler roper Rylee Moore drops a loop on her calf during break-away roping Monday at the International Finals Rodeo in Shawnee. For more on the rodeo and competitors from Central Oklahoma. Photo/Brian Blansett

At the IFYR

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Tracy Sneed, gym owner and retired professional boxer from Chandler, poses with his sons, Adrian, left, and Braylon, along with “Mama” Haley Sheets. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Tracy Sneed, gym owner and retired professional boxer from Chandler, poses with his sons, Adrian, left, and Braylon, along with “Mama” Haley Sheets. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Sneed family: A boxing legacy

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
More than 25 years ago, out of desperation to pay to treat his mother’s cancer, Tracy Sneed got involved in selling drugs to make ends meet, leading to his conviction in court where he received a 52-year sentence in jail.
Debbie Kay Jones

Debbie Kay Jones

Debbie Kay Jones

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Debbie Kay Jones, 65, passed away on Tuesday,June18,2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Debbie was born on May 29, 1959, in Amarillo,Texas, to Joel and Margaret (Spoden) Fields. Debbie married Tommy Lee Jones on March 17, 1979, in Amarillo.
Ronald Curtis Underwood

Ronald Curtis Underwood

Ronald Curtis Underwood

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Curtis Underwood, 80, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home in Chandler, Oklahoma.Ronald was born on November 29, 1943, to CurtisBasilUnderwood and Lydia Lovella (Hines)Underwood.He was raised and attended school in Spencer, Oklahoma.

Two from Stroud charged in felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two people from Stroud have each been charged with drug and contraband felonies following their arrest in June by law enforcement officers.
Howard Dickman, owner of Chandler Tire Center, stands next to a pillar marking the restored stairs leading up the hill where the old Oklahoma National Guard warehouse was located. After over 20 years of work, Dickman’s research led to the designation of Chandler as the hometown of the National Guard. Next on Dickman’s list is to replace and restore plaques and monuments at National Guard sites in town. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Howard Dickman, owner of Chandler Tire Center, stands next to a pillar marking the restored stairs leading up the hill where the old Oklahoma National Guard warehouse was located. After over 20 years of work, Dickman’s research led to the designation of Chandler as the hometown of the National Guard. Next on Dickman’s list is to replace and restore plaques and monuments at National Guard sites in town. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Chandler: Home town of the Guard

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
While most people would rather be tucked inside under the A/C on any given day in June, Howard Dickman was up for a short jaunt around town. It was one of those days that prompted caution from meteorologists and electricity bills to rise.

Hearings set in abuse and intimidation

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a woman from Meeker and a Shawnee man, each charged with three felonies, among them child abuse and child neglect. One of the counts against the Meeker woman is for intimidation of witness.Their preliminary hearings are set for Aug. 22.
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