Lincoln County News

Meeker board to permit disk golf course

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to allow two men to set up a Frisbee Golf Course at the Meeker Lake. They also agreed to allow Leslie Wilbourn to apply for grants for the Town of Meeker while getting paid from the grant itself.

Hotel closer to construction

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A new hotel is finally coming to Chandler, with final approval for the site plans and prints from Choice Hotels Development currently pending.
Chandler’s Carson Clagg (26) tows a Poteau defender for some yardage in the second half. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Carson Clagg (26) tows a Poteau defender for some yardage in the second half. Photo/Brian Blansett

Poteau 42, Lions 21

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Chandler Lions played up two classes Friday night, traveling to Poteau to face the Class 4A Pirates, and played them on even terms for three quarters.
Stroud’s Kason Presley (40) powers his way for part of his 86 yards rushing against Okemah Friday night. Photo/ Rick Hester

Stroud’s Kason Presley (40) powers his way for part of his 86 yards rushing against Okemah Friday night. Photo/ Rick Hester

Tigers 56, Okemah 22

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Stroud built up a 48-0 lead in three quarters and posted a 56-22 win over Okemah in the final nondistrict tuneup. The Tigers host Liberty at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Top, North Rock Creek’s Maddox Motley (88) tows a Holdenville tackler. Photo/Sheryl Gowin Right, the Chandler pom squad made the trip to Poteau and kept the crowd up and entertained.

Gray nominated for Clemente Award

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Chandler High School alum Jon Gray has been nominated by the Texas Rangers for this year’s Roberto Clemente Award. His nomination was announced on Sep. 8. The award is considered baseball’s most prestigious individual honor for players, according to the Major League Baseball(MLB) organization.
Colt Metcalf (22) picks up yardage for Davenport against Yale while Aidan Elmore (72) blocks for him. Photo/Allie Prater

Colt Metcalf (22) picks up yardage for Davenport against Yale while Aidan Elmore (72) blocks for him. Photo/Allie Prater

Bulldogs fall to Yale, 46-0

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The injury-riddled Davenport Bulldogs lost to Yale 46-0 last Friday night and now turn their attention to a homecoming clash with SW Covenant.

Hearing continued on in-jail charged

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A preliminary hearing has been continued for a man awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge, who was handed prison terms on five non-related felonies last November and now faces five more felonies he allegedly committed while in the Lincoln County jail.

Bond issues fall

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Voters in the McLoud and Luther School districts rejected school bond propositions recently. In the McLoud School District, voters were deciding on two propositions and those in the Luther School District had a single bond issue.
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