Kingdom of Heaven

Many people claim Jesus as their Lord and savior yet they don’t know Him, nor does He know them. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Perfect has not changed. We go to church and sing praise and worship songs, but we don’t keep His commandments.

Chandler man to treatment

A Chandler man facing a felony and two misdemeanors after he allegedly took a van from an area nursing home will go through an in-patient treatment program. Shannon Wayne Nicholas, 52, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Oct.

Congratulations, Layla Guesman!

Layla is a 6-year-old Stroud student in Mrs. Pearman’s class. She is alwaysstriving to make eople feel loved. She genuinely has a heart of gold and is loved by everyone. She is the daughter of Dillon and Sami Guesman.

Letters to the editor

Last January, Chandler played basketball against Okemah. One of Okemah’s players damaged Jake Smithey’s shoe. Jake had to be pulled out of the game. At halftime, Coach Blankenship asked if anyone in the gym had a size 11 shoe they would let Jake wear. Matt Legere was the only one.

Early voting for SQ 820

Early voting for next Tuesday’s Special Election on State Question 820 will be today, Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Election Board in Chandler and the Pottawatomie County Election Board in Shawnee.

Players of the Week

Lincoln County Livestock Show

Cell phone bill

I see where a state representative has a bill that, if passed, is aimed at attempting to further help restrict cell phone use while driving a vehicle. My first reaction to this was mixed. I understand what Rep.

Town Talk

Town Talk and the American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting our second “Olive Garden” lasagna luncheon in March. Date and location will immediately be posted on Facebook once it’s confirmed. The Bugle Boy is scheduled to arrive in Stroud next week.

Charges files in Meeker case

A Meeker man who was taken into custody during an incident about 1½ years has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor. Charles Lee Green, 67, was formally charged Feb.