Lincoln County News

Panter turns attention to the future

Recently appointed District Attorney Adam Panter says that although his office is short-staffed, he’s looking forward and not back at the past. Panter, who was sworn in as the new DA for the 23rd Judicial District on Oct. 24, several days after Gov.

Early voting starts for Tuesday election

Voters in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties are joining others across Oklahoma in deciding local, state and federal contests in next Tuesday’s General Election.
Meeker medalists

Meeker medalists

Meeker medalists

Riley Randall from Meeker, left, won his third straight state championship at the Class 2A state championship meet Saturday in Edmond. His teammate, Braxton Bussell, finished third and the Meeker boys team took fifth.
Robert James Broughton

Robert James Broughton

Robert James Broughton

Robert James Broughton, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Robert was born on Sunday, June 11, 1944, in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to Howard Nathan and Betty Ann (McGee-Bane) Broughton. He was a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma. Robert made his career as a OTR truck driver.
Gary Wayne Shields

Gary Wayne Shields

Gary Wayne Shields

Gary Wayne Shields died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Omaha, Neb. Born on March 16, 1954 in Stroud, OK, Gary was 68 years old. Gary was one of 11 children of Ralph and Winfred (Thomas) Shields. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Tommy, Jimmy, Phil, Fred, and Ricky.

Juanita Faye Stanfield

Juanita Faye Stanfield was born September 20, 1943 in Luther to James and Adella (Davis) Stanfield. She passed away October 21, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 79. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Maxwell Brooks Ricketts II

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts II

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts II

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts, II was born February 16, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky to Maxwell Ricketts and Margary (Gee) Phipps. He passed away October 18, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 81.

Kenneth Wayne Criess

Kenneth Wayne Criess, 85, died on January 29, 2022. Wayne was born June 3, 1936 in Stroud, OK to Walter and Alzenia (Rainwater) Criess. Wayne graduated Stroud High School in 1954.
Ronald Marion Crews

Ronald Marion Crews

Ronald Marion Crews

Ronald Marion Crews was born on May 4, 1947 to Marion Ralph Crews and Velma Gentry Crews in Garden City, Kansas. Ron had two younger brothers, Steven and Gary Crews. The family lived in several communities including Seminole, Carney and Chandler.
Alpha Iota inducts new members

Alpha Iota inducts new members

Alpha Iota inducts new members

The Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in the Chandler High School. Marilyn Young, president, called the meeting to order. Adrianne DeKlotz gave the devotion on thankfulness.