Lincoln County News

Editorial

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Lincoln County commissioners are moving a little closer to having a new jail addition and renovation in place, although it’s still months away. During a special meeting in late February, they voted to give the go ahead for final design plans for the jail expansion and renovation.

Hearing set for Agra man

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for an Agra man facing three felonies with minors. Kenneth Taylor Simpson, 21, was formally charged on Oct. 24, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court with lewd acts to a child under 16, sodomy of a child under 16 and second degree rape.

Trial set in neglect case

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A Lincoln County resident facing a total of two felonies and two misdemeanors in two separate cases has been ordered to stand trial. Brandon Matthew Tarpenning, 40, who deputies say resides in the Harrah area, was first charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 30, 2022 with child neglect.

Sex abuse suspect on felony docket

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A Shawnee man facing more than 40 felony charges of sex-related crimes with minors has pleaded not guilty and his case is set for the felony disposition docket. Danny Ray Weeks, Jr., 52, was originally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court on Dec. 15, 2022 with 34 felony counts.

Chandler firefighters put out a fire that broke out in a residence on E. 7th Street Monday. No injuries were reported. Photo/Brian Blansett

House fire

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Chandler firefighters put out a fire that broke out in a residence on E. 7th Street Monday. No injuries were reported.

Chandler’s Lady Lions pose with the district championship trophy last week after dispatching Bethel and Ada. Stroud, Dale, Davenport, Prague and North Rock Creek also moved through district play and will be in regionals this week, which are scheduled for Thursday. Prague, Dale and North Rock will play at home while Chandler will go to Tecumseh, Davenport to Canute and Stroud to Warner. For more on the playoffs for softball, track and baseball, please see Section C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Post-season play

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Nicole Blue

Dale announces valedictorians

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Dale High School has announced that Nicole Blue, Chayse Caram and Makenzy Herman are the valedictorians for the Class of 2023. Nicole Blue Nicole Blue is the daughter of Brandi and Josh Blue. She has attended Dale schools since Pre-k.

Linda Gene Morrison

News Staff

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Linda Gene (Wilbanks) Morrison, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Linda was born on March 24, 1947, in Chandler, Oklahoma to Glen Marvin and Opal Othelia (Fenderson) Wilbanks, and older sister, Virginia.

Laura Beanthey Pattison

News Staff

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Laura Beanthey (Peace) Pattison went to be with Jesus on April 11, 2023. Laura, or Bennie as her family knew her, was born January 14, 1936 to Helmuth and Ethel (Arrant) Peace on the farm near Rossville, OK. She graduated from Chandler High School in 1954.

Phillip Lyndal Hart

News Staff

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Philip Lyndal Hart, lifelong Agra resident died at his home on April 10, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing. Philip was born on October 26, 1962, in Cushing, Oklahoma to parents Lyndal and Joyce Hart.

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