Lincoln County News

Jail to be funded by ARPA

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners have voted to make the jail expansion and remodel an ARPA funded project. They also have approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority regarding the 930 Loop project.

Meeker board approves budget

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees have voted to approve the proposed General Fund and Public Works Authority budgets for 2023-2024. Their actions came during a recent special meeting. Town Clerk and Treasurer Mary Conner said the Trustees voted 3-1 in favor of approving the budgets.

Hearing set for McLoud teacher

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a McLoud High School teacher facing three felonies after she was arrested on charges for allegedly soliciting sex with minors by use of technology.
McLoud Alumni Reunion

McLoud Alumni Reunion

McLoud Alumni Reunion

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Fellow Redskin Alumni: Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the McLoud High School Class of 1973, July 8th, 2023, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. This reunion will be held in the McLoud Intermediate School cafeteria at 866 S. Arena Rd. It will begin after the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade.
Clara May Rikard

Clara May Rikard

Clara May Rikard

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Clara May Rikard, 78, passed from this life with a peaceful transition surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Sparks, Oklahoma. Clara was born on August 26, 1944, in Sparks, to Thomas and Gertrude (Acord) Casteel.
Dorothy ( Hoy) Spilman

Dorothy ( Hoy) Spilman

Dorothy ( Hoy) Spilman

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Dorothy (Hoy) Spilman was born July 7, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland to James and Josephine (Wright) Hoy. She passed away May 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 82. Dorothy lived in Chandler over 40 years. She married Bill Spilman and tended their farm together.

Ready to go to trial

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A woman charged with harboring her brother from justice has announced she’s ready for trial. Kara Vancuren, 34, of Prague, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 29, 2022 with harboring a fugitive from justice.
Veterans who attended the Meeker Memorial Day ceremonies include, from left, Ed Walker, Terry Devereaux, Jacob Walker, Mike Steele, Frank Ramseyer, Todd Walker and Dick Lee Sr. Sitting: Oscar Randall

Veterans who attended the Meeker Memorial Day ceremonies include, from left, Ed Walker, Terry Devereaux, Jacob Walker, Mike Steele, Frank Ramseyer, Todd Walker and Dick Lee Sr. Sitting: Oscar Randall

Meeker Memorial Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A large dedicated group of people gathered at the pavilion at Meeker New Hope Cemetery, Monday at 11:30 a.m. The group gathered to honor active duty, veterans who are no longer serving, and those who died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the US Armed Forces.
Mike Bates, Founder/CEO of Jeremiah House, cuts the ribbon at 343016 E. 980 Road during ceremonies last week sponsored by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mike Bates, Founder/CEO of Jeremiah House, cuts the ribbon at 343016 E. 980 Road during ceremonies last week sponsored by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce.

Democrats to meet

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Lincoln County Democratic Party’s next meeting is on Thursday June 8 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.; join us for dinner and conversation at 6 p.m. Don’t forget to visit us at the Chandler Ice Cream Festival on Saturday June 10 in Tilghman Park in Chandler.
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