Lincoln County News

Nelson is the best choice

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Among the statewide races on this year’s Nov. 8 General Election ballot is one that is essential to public education. This is the contest for the State School Superintendent’s position between Democrat Jena Nelson and Republican Ryan Walters. We think there is a clear choice in this race.

One day it’ll be different

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The grass was too tall for Tillie so she kept tripping on our walk. I eventually turned around, picked her up and we followed behind you and Charlee. Once we got to that rickety playhouse, I watched as you helped Charlee climb the ladder and down the slide she went.

COEDD agency hosting free Medicare event

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

COEDD Area Agency on Aging is hosting a Medicare Part D Check-Up and Enrollment Event in Chandler to educate Medicare beneficiaries and/or family members about the 2023 prescription drug coverage options and to help compare and enroll participants in a plan.

Salute to Veterans coming in November

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The Lincoln County News will publish a Salute to Veterans in the edition of Nov. 10. The quickly approaching deadline to submit photos is 5 p.m. Oct. 31. The earlier you submit them, the better. The salute will include photos and each veteran’s name, rank and years of service.

Chandler to have comprehensive plan committee

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

TheChandlerCityCouncil recently adopted a resolution creating a new Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and is seeking citizens who are interested in serving on it. City Manager Jason Orr said, “It helps for a community to have a plan in place and a road map for the future.

District attorney

Panter appointed new district attorney

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Adam Panter to serve as the district attorney for the 23rd Judicial District that includes Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties.

The family of former Chandler resident Ronald M. Crews gathered with state Rep. Kevin Wallace Friday for the renaming of the bridge on state Highway 18 over the Turner Turnpike in Chandler. Sgt. Crews is an Army veteran of two tours in Vietnam, where he was seriously wounded. Photo/Brian Blansett

Bridge dedication

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Clayton James Klein

News Staff

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Clayton James Klein was born in Fredericksburg, Texas and was preceded in death by his parents Alfons & Meta Klein and brothers Kenneth Otto Klein and Rudy Edgar Klein. After a couple of years of deteriorating health, Clayton James Klein died Wednesday October 12, 2022 at home in Carney Oklahoma.

Randall Louis Wright

News Staff

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Randall Louis Wright died on October 10, 2022. His care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing, OK. Randall was born on October 4, 1956, to Louis and Myrtle (Greenfield) Wright. He went to school in Chandler where he graduated in 1974.

Richard Wayne McConnell

News Staff

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Richard Wayne McConnell, 64, of Wellston, OK traded his earthly boots for a new robe in Heaven on Thursday, October 13, 2022. He was surrounded by family and friends and died listening to his favorite hymns, one of which was sung by Elvis. (Not Jailhouse Rock, but good guess.

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