Lincoln County News

White Rock school bond election

Voters in the White Rock School District will decide a $280,000 bond issue in a Special election on Aug. 8. “This bond issue is really needed. It will cover the costs for roofs damaged by storms earlier this year that our insurance doesn’t cover,” School Supt. Alicia Ebers said.
	Chandler Jiu Jitsu medal winners

Chandler Jiu Jitsu medal winners

Chandler Jiu Jitsu medal winners

Chandler’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brought home medals from the American Grappling Federation competition in Tulsa.

Trial set in arson case

A jury trial has been set for a Stroud man facing six felony charges accusing him of setting wildfires in Lincoln County over a period of nearly a year. He was bound over last month to stand trial. Two counts of second degree arson and four counts of third degree arson were formally filed Dec.
Brooklyn Hammons, with some of her track medals. Photo/Evan Kennemer

Brooklyn Hammons, with some of her track medals. Photo/Evan Kennemer

Chandler freshman wins big in regional

Brooklyn Hammons, an incoming freshman at Chandler, won the 100 meters and took third in 200 meter dash and the long jump at the Region 9 Championship in Jonesboro, Ark.
Last year’s Baby Bale women’s winners: Baylee Morgan, Kelsey Wright, and Gabriella Gough from Banc-First.

Last year’s Baby Bale women’s winners: Baylee Morgan, Kelsey Wright, and Gabriella Gough from Banc-First.

Chandler rodeo this weekend

The 83rd annual Chandler open rodeo is coming up. Participants of each event will compete for prize money, awarded to winning contestant in their event, at the Round Up Club Arena Friday and Saturday. These events include: Bareback Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Tie Down Roping, Open Barrels, Jr.

Judge investigated

A Lincoln County District Judge is under investigation for reportedly using her cell extensively during a seven-day murder trial in June that she presided over. District Judge Traci Soderstrom, 50, won election last November over Joe Dobry.
Joyce May Williams

Joyce May Williams

Joyce May Williams

Joyce May Williams was born August 12, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma to George and Bessie (Holloway) Ebrite. She passed away July 12, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 97.
Johnie Frost

Johnie Frost

Johnie Frost

On July 16, 2023, Johnie Frost, loving husband and father of 2 children, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 83. Johnie was born on March 17, 1940 in Fowler, Oklahoma. On December 22, 1959, he married Shirley Marie White of Harrah.