Lincoln County News

Commissioners approve jail plans

News Staff

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Lincoln County commissioners have voted to give the go ahead for final design plans for a jail expansion. They also voted to ask BKL, an engineering and architectural firm, to let commissioners know what it would cost to engage them to prepare cost estimates and plans for an OSU Extension Building.

Chandler’s Chace Massie (blue headgear) shown in his match against Hinton’s Kyle Harrall was the runnerup at 165 pounds in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament over the weekend. Massie was joined at the Big House by teammates Landon Earp and Ethan Manning, who finished fourth, respectively, at 106 and 190 pounds. See more photos on Page 1C. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

State runnerup

News Staff

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Affidavit released in fatal shooting

News Staff

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

A 15-year-old youth who reportedly shot and killed his dad during an altercation at their house southwest of Stroud has been arrested and the victim has been identified. Lincoln and Pottawatomie County District Attorney Adam Panter confirmed the victim was the boy’s father, Charles Robert Griffith.

This house located on Rachel Drive south of Moccasin Trail and west of Bryan Street in northeastern Pottawatomie County was heavily damaged Sunday night as severe storms moved through the area, including hurricane-force winds and a tornado. This home was one of 46 in the area that was heavily damaged or destroyed District 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Damaging storms

News Staff

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

A storm system that brought hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and some hail across the state Sunday night significantly damaged areas of Pottawatomie County and some damage in Lincoln County occurred as well.

Sandra Lou Johnson

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Sandra Lou Johnson, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was 81 years old. Sandra was born on January 13, 1942 in Chandler, OK to Harold and Clara Eyestone. Sandra attended Victor, a tworoom country school northeast of Chandler, completing eight grades in seven years.

Carl Dwight Thompson

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Carl Dwight Thompson was born at Agra, Oklahoma on October 11, 1944 to the Alva & Ellen ( Wittman) Thompson. He passed from this life in Drumright on January 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years, 3 months, & 15 days. His remains will be buried in the Parkland Cemetery at a later date.

Charissia Dawn Akers

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Charissia Dawn Michelle Akers was born September 6, 1993 in Ada, to Vickie Jean Harris and Donald Lee Akers. She passed away February 13, 2023 in Norman at the age of 29. Charissia attended Wellston Schools along with online schooling until later receiving her GED.

Joy Elizabeth Hudson Hart

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Joy Elizabeth Hudson Hart, of Okesa, Oklahoma was born in Atlantic Field, Osage County, Oklahoma, on April 9th, 1935 to Quincy and Doshia Hoopes (Clark). Joy leapt into the arms of Jesus on the morning of February 17, 2023. She passed peacefully with her husband Merton and family by her side.

Claire Irby

February Lions of the Month

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Chandler Public Schools announced that their February Lions of the Month are Claire Irby and Paige Navarro. Claire is the daughter of Joseph and Tracy Irby. She maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking advanced English courses.

Congratulations to county voters

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

It was encouraging to see voters throughout Lincoln County show up last week and approve two propositions. Voters overwhelmingly gave a thumbs up to renewal of the one percent county sales tax for another five years with 78.78 percent in favor of the proposition.

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