A.J. Pierce Jr.

A.J. Pierce Jr. (known to most of us by either Curly or Bill) was born September 1, 1953, in Cushing, OK to the late A.J. “Bill” Pierce Sr. and Bonnie (Pruitt) Pierce. He departed this life on September 12, 2022, at his home in Cushing at the age of 69.

Anna Lou Swann

The last of “those sweet little Waters kids” has rejoined her family in Our Heavenly Father’s Home; she is walking those streets of gold, swinging her arms and singing! We rejoice that she is no longer suffering with the dreaded Dementia disease.

Meeker approves statement of needs

The Meeker Board of Education recently approved the Estimates of Needs and financial statement for 2022-2023, hired a teacher, an Aide and also an adjunct teacher. Board members also accepted the resignation of an Aide as well. School Supt.

Commissioners approve theirs, too

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to approve submitting their Estimate of Needs for the current Fiscal Year to their budget maker, Wilson, Dotson and Associates. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon explained, “This is what will go to them. It’s just the Estimate of Needs.

Lincoln County Fair Results

Sheep Show Class 1 Dorset Ewe Addyson Prough -, Chandler - 1 - Dorset Adv. Breed Champion Dorset Adv.

Lincoln County Fair Results

6 and Over Class 1b, Marley Miller, Chandler 1 Frankie Butler, Carney 2 Peyton Baxter, Prague 3 Geneva Dawley, Chandler 4 Ember Lane, Meeker 5 Bailey Taylor, Perkins 6 Olivia Taylor, Perkins 7 Makenna Harness, Meeker 8 Grand Champion Marley Miller -, Chandler ReserveGrand, - Jacy Sanders...

Hearing set in road blocks case

A bond hearing has been set for next month for a driver facing two felonies and a pair of misdemeanors following a pursuit that began in Meeker and ended in Chandler in Lincoln County recently. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Meeker: No action on trail

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week tabled any action on reviving a bike and horse trail at Meeker Lake after listening to a local citizen and discussing the idea.

Chandler cheer wins regional

Chandler cheer won the Class 3A regional in Stroud Saturday and will head to the state competition next Saturday at Union High School.

Lions’ comeback falls short

Chandler put on a strong second-half comeback Friday, but fell 30-21 to Class 4A Poteau. Poteau, ranked No. 6 in 4A this week by MaxPreps, bolted to a 30-7 lead, but Chandler dominated the second half and had the chance to cut the lead to a field goal or less in the final three minutes.