Lincoln County News

Eressia (Holliday) Jackson

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Eressia Christine Holliday was born March 26, 1938 at home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Her parents were John A. Holliday and Ruby Marie Colclazier. She was the third child born with 2 older sisters, JoAn and Mary. Early years were spent at Holliday Farm where she began her love for animals.

Pedestrian killed on turnpike

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A pedestrian was reportedly killed on the Turner Turnpike early Sunday morning four miles west of Chandler in Lincoln County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eliasar Seijo, who investigated the collision, identified the man who died as Ian Spann, 19, of Sapupla.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met for business meetings and socials over the last month. President Pam Hunt, presided over the business portion of the meetings and those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries were recognized.

County students make premium sale at OYE

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Two students from Chandler, two from Wellston and one from Prague had animals qualify for the Sale of Champions at the Oklahoma Youth Expo last week in Oklahoma City.

66 All-conference team

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The 66 Conference All-conference has been released, with 15 girls and 15 boys making the roster.

Wellston’s Ryan Gregg slides home with a run against McLoud during the semifinals of the Mark Howard Memorial Tournament in Chandler last week. Catching for McLoud is Jason Key. McLoud won, 11-1, and advanced to the championship game against Ada. Photo/Jeremy Self

Safe at the plate

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Meeker: No action on ordinance

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week voted to take no action on amending an ordinance that would have removed the ability to grow marijuana inside the city limits.

Former Tryon officials to stand trial

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Two of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges have pleaded not guilty and their trials have been scheduled.

State Rep. Kevin Wallace speaks to a group of about 30 people at the legislative forum at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler last week. At the table is state Sen. Grant Green, who also addressed the crowd and answered questions. Photo/Elizabeth Golliver

Legislative forum in Chandler

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Hearing set in manslaughter case

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A young Prague man charged with first degree manslaughter has made his initial appearance and a pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled. A formal charge was filed March 2 this year in Lincoln County District Court against Joseph Resin Linnhuber. The charge is the result of a fatal traffic collision.

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