Lincoln County News

Veterans Day Events, schedule in Chandler

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast at United Methodist Church 8:30 a.m. - Parade lineup at American Legion Building 9 a.m. - Parade through Downtown Chandler and to schools 10 a.m. - Chandler High School program at Performing Arts Center 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon and program at American Legion Building 1:30 p.m.

Cemetery traffic - what to do?

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler is rather quiet and peaceful in the mornings. But around 7:07 a.m., headlights can be seen making their way through the gravestones. From then until just after the first bell at 8:05 a.m., there was a small yet steady stream of cars.
Charlie Hill, shown above in Chandler in October and at right in Vietnam in 1968, was recently included in the Making History Project at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. A Creek/Seminole Indian who was a sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where, he says, his fellow Marines just called him Chief. We asked him to write this account of one of his experiences as a Marine in Vietnam.

Charlie Hill, shown above in Chandler in October and at right in Vietnam in 1968, was recently included in the Making History Project at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. A Creek/Seminole Indian who was a sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where, he says, his fellow Marines just called him Chief. We asked him to write this account of one of his experiences as a Marine in Vietnam.

VETERANS DAY

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
I served two tours of duty in Vietnam in 1968-69. In the summer of 1968 during the Tet Offensive, Agent Orange was being used, which affected most of those who were in combat areas. Many have never recovered and are still being treated, including myself.
Charles Edwin Wright

Charles Edwin Wright

Charles Edwin Wright

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Charles Edwin Wright, 88, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home in Sparks, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. Charles was born on July 1, 1935, to Julius “Jude” Edwin and Glenna North Wright on their farm in Sparks, Oklahoma.
Gwendolyn Juanita Dahlke Jones

Gwendolyn Juanita Dahlke Jones

Gwendolyn Juanita Dahlke Jones

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Gwendolyn Juanita Dahlke Jones was born in North Kansas City, MO on March 15, 1928. She died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ted Dahlke and Edna Brixey Dahlke.
Michael Ross Shields

Michael Ross Shields

Michael Ross Shields

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Michael Ross Shields passed away on Sunday, October 29th in Stroud, OK. Born on July 1,1955 in Stroud, OK, Mike was 68 years old. Mike was one of 11 children of Ralph and Winifred (Thomas) Shields. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Tommy, Jimmy, Phil, Fred, Ricky and Gary.
Colton Burbach

Colton Burbach

Rotarians of the Month announced

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Robert Wood and Colton Burbach have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for November. Robert Wood is the son of Geoffrey Wood, Linda Rivera and Eliza Rivera. He has 10 siblings.
Evans joins Wellston bank

Evans joins Wellston bank

Evans joins Wellston bank

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Dana Evans has joined First Bank & Trust Co. as Vice President and Loan Officer at the banking center in Wellston. She has more than 27 years of experience in the financial industry. Dana and her husband of 37 years, Jeff, live in Wellston, where they have reared two children, Brandon and Tyler.

One hurt in explosion

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A reported explosion and fire damaged a metal shop building earlier this week, hurting one person who was inside. Lincoln County Emergency Management Deputy Director Charlotte Brown, who responded to the scene, said the shop building was located on 1010 Road and approximately 3340 Road.

Wellston ex-teacher bound over for trial on sex cases

Mike Mccormick
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A former Wellston substitute teacher facing four sex-related felonies with minors has been bound over to stand trial. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 12 against Emma Delaney Hancock, 26.
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