Lincoln County News

Shaun Royce Johnson

Shaun Royce Johnson

Shaun Royce Johnson

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
ShaunRoyceJohnson was born December 29, 1959 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Leon and Marilyn Kay (Sneed) Moore. He passed away November 12, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 63. His grandparents, Ostell and Lillie, were a major part of his upbringing.

Four-way stop coming to 9th and Manvel

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
EMILY KALKA The Chandler City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to install a temporary four-way stop at the intersection of 9th and Manvel while expediting the process of applying for TAP grants through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to improve the downtown area.
Last week, the Chandler FFA chapter conducted its annual fire hydrant weed eating. Students cut grass around the hydrants for easier access in case of an emergency and also picked up trash. Pictured above at the school farm are Aiden Rednour, Jackson Frank, Riley Shafer, Ava White, Jillian frank, Caden Burbach, Weslyn Seward, Landon Harkins, Tanner Vaughn.

Last week, the Chandler FFA chapter conducted its annual fire hydrant weed eating. Students cut grass around the hydrants for easier access in case of an emergency and also picked up trash. Pictured above at the school farm are Aiden Rednour, Jackson Frank, Riley Shafer, Ava White, Jillian frank, Caden Burbach, Weslyn Seward, Landon Harkins, Tanner Vaughn.

FFA maintains hydrants

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023

Agra man pleads to 14 felonies

Mike Mccormick
Monday, November 20, 2023
An Agra man has pleaded guilty to 14 felonies with minors and has been sentenced to state prison. Kenneth Taylor Simpson, 21, originally was charged on Oct. 24, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court with lewd acts to a child under 16, forcible sodomy of a child under 16 and second degree rape.
A large crowd gathered in Stroud Friday evening for the lighting of the community Christmas tree in Ed Smalley Centennial Park. Photo/ Baylee Blancarte

A large crowd gathered in Stroud Friday evening for the lighting of the community Christmas tree in Ed Smalley Centennial Park. Photo/ Baylee Blancarte

Stroud Christmas tree

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023

Stroud woman pleads not guilty

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Monday, November 20, 2023
A Stroud woman facing child neglect charges has pleaded not guilty and her case has been set for disposition later this month. Jack Keith Wofford, 31, and Jessica Shadawn Jordan, 29, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Sep. 20 with child neglect. On Oct.

Bench warrant issued for Meeker man

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Meeker man facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Formal charges of first degree burglary, a felony, and assault and battery, a misdemeanor were filed Nov. 8 in Lincoln County District Court against Nicholas Shane Cagle, 28.

Texas driver arrested

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
A Texas motorist recently stopped on the Turner Turnpike has been arrested and charged with a drug offense. Son Chi Nguyen, 45, of Richmond, Texas was charged in Lincoln County District Court Nov. 2 with unlawful possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to distribute.

Time for a new third party?

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
There was interesting national news last week. First, a Gallup Poll showed that almost twothirds of American adults believe that the Republican and Democrat parties do “such a poor job” of representing the American people that “a third major party is needed.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
Years ago I had a friend from New Zealand who said that Thanksgiving was his favorite American holiday. I agree with him. It’s a day created for quiet reflection and gratitude for the things we have. Especially in today’s high-speed world, it’s good to decelerate and give thanks.
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