Lincoln County News

McLoud teacher arrested

A McLoud High School teacher faces three felonies after she was arrested on charges for allegedly soliciting sex with minors by use of technology.

County to pick manager for proposed jail work

updates for FY2024-2029. Agreed to split money three ways for the Special Transportation Program from CED4 with the decision on which projects they want to be made at a later date. Took no action on a Natural Gas contract with Symmetry Energy Solutions.

Conspiracy charges

Conspiracy charges have been filed against four persons in Lincoln County after an investigation found the four reportedly were trying to bring contraband into the jail.
Kaylee Campbell

Kaylee Campbell

McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

McLoudHighSchoolhas announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The valedictorians are Cassidy Glanzer-Marsh, Conner Ryan, Corie Barnes, Kaitlynn Schoon, Kylee Campbell, Madison Bickell, Zoe Walker and Tryce Lewis. The salutatorian is Cassidy Glanzer-Marsh.

Elected: McVey, Burgess

Voters in Chandler elected a new mayor and also chose a new Ward II Council member during Tuesday’s municipal elections. Prague School District voters defeated a $22,410,000 bond issue. Kent McVey defeated Tony Wilson to become Chandler’s new mayor. McVey received 265 or 70.
Superior!

Superior!

Superior!

Chandler High School’s band and choir won their sweepstakes during competitions last week. The sweepstakes award is the equivalent of a state championship.
Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie, 47, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sean was born on Tuesday, May 27, 1975 in Vallejo, California to David Ray and Connie Jean (Nance) McKenzie. He was a life-long resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, graduating from Chandler High School in 1993.

Lloyd Lewis

Lloyd Lewis passed away on March 21, 2023 at age 93. Mr. Lewis was born on October 16,1929 in Temple, Oklahoma. After serving in the Army, Lloyd met and married Nelda Jean Huffines in 1952. They raised two daughters in Oklahoma City where Mr.
Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Mrs. Joyce LaVerne Stephens Cotton, age 89, of Wellston passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1934, in Wellston, daughter of the late Harold and Ruby Christine Kephart Stephens.
Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell, 71, departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home in Meeker, OK. Randy was born on March 1, 1952, in Shawnee, OK to Vernon and Gail Markwell. He attended Meeker Schools and was a 1973 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He married Lynda Holley of Norman in 1977.