Lincoln County News

The quest for missing items

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Sunday afternoon I started searching for a couple of things in a desk drawer that I knew I could put my hands on pretty quickly. Or at least I thought I could. To me, they are significant because of my involvement in an organization that I have been part of more than 3½ decades.

McLoud approves election resolution

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

McLoud City Council members during their most recent meeting adopted a resolution for the notice of election this year. City Manager Cody Roe said Wards 1 and 2 will be up for election this year.

Arson charged in local jail fire

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Prague man on an arson charge and an Oklahoma City man has been charged along with him. A formal felony charge of first degree arson was filed last month in Lincoln County District Court against Peyton Jade Nash, 22.

Carla Hale, left, and Sandy Helm. Photo/Brian Blansett

A twist to Story Time

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Sandy Helm, longtime Assistant Librarian/ Children’s Librarian at the Chandler Public Library is retiring Jan. 23. The library staff and board are having a small reception for Ms. Helm after Story Time at 10 a.m. on Jan 17 in the Community Room of the Library.

Council discusses Chandler motel

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Chandler City Council members Tuesday evening took the final action they needed to help land a new hotel in the city limits. Council members voted unanimously to rezone property at 621 N. McKinley from R-1, single family residential, to C-2, General Commercial with the proposed use a hotel.

Meeker board approves principal search

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The Meeker Board of Education Monday night authorized School Supt. Jeff Pruitt to seek an interim elementary principal to finish out the current year. The board members’ action came following an executive session that lasted 1½ hours.

Wellston attorney ordered to in-patient treatment

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

A Wellston attorney facing five drug related charges has been ordered to inpatient treatment when a bed is available. Special Judge Emily Mueller issued the order on Friday, Jan. 6, following a hearing that morning on a motion filed Dec.

Wanda Bonita Mackey

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Wanda Bonita (Johnson) Mackey was born November 4, 1925 to Robert Carl and Leta Bernice (Ralstin) Johnson in Wellston and passed away December 23, 2022 in Chandler at the age of 97. Bonita was a 1943 Wellston High School Graduate, and homemaker.

Ryan Ray Willmon

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Ryan Ray Willmon was born March 20, 1977 in Houston, Texas to Larry Willmon and Terri (Cunningham). He passed away December 24, 2022 in his home in Frisco, Texas at the age of 45. Ryan grew up in Plano, Texas and earned a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Jeanette McConnell

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Jeanette McConnell was born May 3, 1951 and passed away on December 16, 2022. A long-standing resident of Stroud, OK. Jeanette graduated high school from Crooked Oak High School. Jeanette met the love of her life, David McConnell in Oklahoma City and eventually they moved to Stroud OK.

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