Lincoln County News

The Chandler Lions pose after winning the Ripley tournament Saturday night. The Lions beat the host Warriors, 50-45. Also winning championships on Saturday were the Wellston Lady Tigers at Davenport, the McLoud boys at Henryetta and the North Rock Creek boys at Konawa. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Tournament week

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

REPORT CARDS

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Students are missing a substantial amount of class, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Winter weather en route

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Winter has arrived in Lincoln County, with more frigid temps in the forecast going into the weekend and next week. According to weather authorities, the area is looking at overnight temperatures plunging as low as 2 degrees Fahrenheit, with daytime highs ranging from 24 to 30 degrees.

Wilma Ruth Krebs

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Wilma Ruth Krebs was born the youngest of four children to Emil and Meca Krebs on the family homestead in Avery, Oklahoma, on December 5, 1924, and passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 99 years.

Stephen “Steve” Keeth Bivin

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Keeth Bivin was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma on December 13, 1940. After a short battle with cancer, he departed this life on December 20, 2023, in Drumright to spend eternity in heaven. Steve was one of four sons born to J.C. and Lurene (Rose) Bivin.

Jerry Don Henry

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Jerry Don Henry, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Jerry was born on Monday, November 29, 1948, in Ada, Oklahoma to Millard and Katherine (Denham) Henry.

Thelbert Robert “Bob” Tomlinson

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Shawnee resident Bob Tomlinson, 87, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Shawnee. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024,atWalkerFuneral Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.

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

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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

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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.

Cole-Snider engagement

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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.

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