Lincoln County News

MIKE McCORMICK

A couple of years ago I mentioned this topic and it’s one that crosses my mind fairly often. Like almost every time when I visit a store that has shopping carts. When I go to retail establishments throughout the area, I am frequently reminded of a couple of my pet peeves.

Driver charged in Stroud crash

The driver of a vehicle that struck and seriously injured a Stroud youth who was driving a motorcycle faces a felony charge and two misdemeanors. The 15-year-old Stroud youth, who has not been identified due to his age, was transported to St.

Kingdom of Heaven

There are so many things written in the bible that tell about Jesus and things to come. Daniel is a book that is powerful and tells about the future of things to come. It tells about Jesus and how there are wars where no shots are fired like there are today.

Grand jury: Oust the DA

A Multi-County grand jury has recommended that District Attorney Allan Grubb be removed from office and has requested the District Court order his immediate suspension. The accusation for removal against Grubb accuses him of habitual or willful neglect of duty, oppression in office and corruption.
Softball time!

Softball time!

Softball time!

Wellston pitcher Kenzie Webb delivers a pitch to the plate during the Lady Tigers’ scrimmage against McLoud Friday morning. Area high school teams are getting into full scrimmage mode, with the season opening on Aug. 8. The WTs will scrimmage at Chandler at 2 p.m. Friday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker board member charged with solicitation

A Meeker School Board member, who was re-elected to a new five-year term without opposition last December, has been charged with soliciting prostitution. Bret Wood, 53, was charged on June 16 of this year with the misdemeanor. He is accused of between Aug. 23, 2020 and Sep.

Chandler water tests high in contaminants

“Our drinking water is safe. It barely exceeded that 80 parts per million maximum allowed,” Orr emphasized. “We went to only 85 parts per million and that is what triggered the notice to be sent out,” he noted.

Chandler rodeo kicks off on Friday

The 82nd annual Chandler open rodeo is coming up. Participants of each event will compete for prize money, awarded to winning contestant in their event, at the Round Up Club Arena Friday and Saturday. These events include: Bareback Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Tie Down Roping, Open Barrels, Jr.
Lillie Ann Phelan

Lillie Ann Phelan

Lillie Ann Phelan

Lillie Ann Phelan was born on April 20, 1938 in Chandler, OK and passed on to her heavenly home on July 16, 2022 surrounded by her children. Lillie was the daughter of Valdy and Velma Hobbs of Chandler, OK.
Robert (Bob) Edwin Morgan

Robert (Bob) Edwin Morgan

Robert (Bob) Edwin Morgan

Robert (Bob) Edwin Morgan, of Prague, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 89. He passed gently at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born on April 23, 1933 to Jess and Irene (Lentz) Morgan, in Clinton, Okla.He attended Dale Schools and entered the U.S.