Lincoln County News

Jon and Jacklyn Gray present Chandler Mayer Kent McVey with a check for $10,000 that the city can use as they wish. The couple made three donations - including to Chandler Athletics and Chandler Schools - on Dec. 2 as a way to show gratitude to the town where they grew up.

Jon and Jacklyn Gray present Chandler Mayer Kent McVey with a check for $10,000 that the city can use as they wish. The couple made three donations - including to Chandler Athletics and Chandler Schools - on Dec. 2 as a way to show gratitude to the town where they grew up.

Hometown hero

Coming home feels a bit different for everyone. However, there are some things that are universal. Warmth and nostalgia being just two of those. “It’s very comforting being back here and seeing some of the things that haven’t changed, but also seeing some things that are new.

Trial set in Meeker drug case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Meeker man who failed twice within a week to show up for his arraignment. A formal felony charge was filed in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 23, 2022 against John Henry Hagar, 34.
Tinsley signs with OKWU

Tinsley signs with OKWU

Tinsley signs with OKWU

Meeker senior Tatum Tinsley signed last week to play college softball with the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles. Picture with her are, left to right, back row: Sister Taos Pino, OCWU assistant coach, Meeker coach Marcie Simpson and sister Rianne Tinsley.
Remembering Pearl Harbor

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Today is Dec. 7. It marks 82 years ago since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the act that thrust the United States into World War II. I think it’s important for us today to stop a few minutes and think about that infamous day.

Town Talk

Congratulations to Stroud Chamber of Commerce and City of Stroud on a great Christmas parade. Everyone enjoyed the parade and gave it rave reviews. The Christmas spirit was definitely alive and well in Stroud. The Illuminated Elf theme was a huge success.
Senses

Senses

Senses

Kindra woke me with a tap on the shoulder Thanksgiving morning. “I hate to wake you up with bad news,” she said, handing me my glasses. More precisely, she handed me what was left of my glasses. It didn’t take a full glance to realize what happened.

Dale school board rehires superintendent

Dale Board of Education members this week rehired the superintendent and heard reports from the three principals. Following an executive session that lasted about 30 minutes, they returned to open meeting and voted to extend the contract of Supt. Will Jones for the 20242025 school year.
Ricki Guinn, Kaydence Harris and Hadlee Harris kept away the chill with blankets and hot chocolate at the Christmas Festival in Chandler last week. Ricki is from Davenport. Kaydence and Hadlee are from Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ricki Guinn, Kaydence Harris and Hadlee Harris kept away the chill with blankets and hot chocolate at the Christmas Festival in Chandler last week. Ricki is from Davenport. Kaydence and Hadlee are from Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Holiday cheer