Lincoln County News

Chandler senior Ashlee Beatty poses in Camping World Stadium before the start of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1. Beatty has been the CHS mascot, Leo the Lion, for a year and a half and was invited to perform in the pregame and half-time shows at the bowl game as part of the All-American squad. She spent several days in Orlando learning the routines and preparing for the performances. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler senior Ashlee Beatty poses in Camping World Stadium before the start of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1. Beatty has been the CHS mascot, Leo the Lion, for a year and a half and was invited to perform in the pregame and half-time shows at the bowl game as part of the All-American squad. She spent several days in Orlando learning the routines and preparing for the performances. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Leo at the Citrus Bowl

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Fireworks exploded as animals of all shapes and sizes dashed out onto the football field, sandwiched between hundreds of cheerleaders.

Not guilty plea in Feb. shooting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
AMidwest City man facing three felonies following a Lincoln County shooting near Wellston in February of 2023 that injured a person has pleaded not guilty. Casey Mac Wilson, 42, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.
Cole-Snider engagement

Cole-Snider engagement

Cole-Snider engagement

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
John and Cynthia Snider of Chandler are delighted to announce the engagement of their son, Cole Snider, to Heather Maker, daughter of Jana and Alan Cops and Bryan and Chris Maker, of Edmond.
Tournament of Champions

Tournament of Champions

Tournament of Champions

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Dale’s Class 2A top-ranked Pirates came in third in the Tournament of Champions in Tulsa over the holidays. The Pirates bounced Nathan Hale, ranked 18th in Class 4A, by 25 points in the first round.

150 years in prison

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
A Wellston man has been sentenced to 150 years in state prison for crimes against minors. Jason Wayne Womack, 41, was convicted by a Lincoln County jury in October and the jury recommended he spend 150 years in state prison.

Lincoln County Commissioners

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week reappointed Lee Doolen as their chairman and Marlin Miller as vice chairman. They also made several appointments and took no action on allowing the Sac and Fox Tribe to handle engineering of eight bridges.
BRIAN BLANSETT Staff column

BRIAN BLANSETT Staff column

Christmas chili

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
As I tip-toe into the new year, I have a list of things I’d like to see in the next 12 months. Here’s my list. Maybe you have one of your own. 1. A change of political heart throughout the country. If you are my age, you lived through and remember several dark periods of American history.
MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column

MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column

New Year’s Resolutions, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
While we have just started a new year, it’s taken me a little longer to jot down the resolutions for the coming 12 months. I’m hoping 2024 will be a good year, maybe a little better than 2023 and that I and our family will go through it without some of the challenges we faced the past 12 months.
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