Charges against Chandler man

A man was charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors following his arrest recently by Chandler police and he also admitted to taking meth. Formal felony charges of first degree burglary and protective order violation were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan.

High school hoops

Left, Addie Bell drives from the arc during Dale’s win over Roff on Saturday at Vanoss. Photo/Rick Hester. Above, Emerson Askew advances the ball for North Rock Creek against Mount Saint Mary.

Pedestrian fatality on Turner Turnpike

A pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after he was reportedly struck by a vehicle on the Turner Turnpike west of Stroud in Lincoln County. State Trooper Spears identified the victim as Russell Mitchell, 49, of Glencoe. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Stroud Fire Department.

THE GRAHAM JAM

February is an exciting month for NBA fans. On Feb. 20, the annual All-Star Game will showcase the league's top talent in Cleveland after several days of run-up events and festivities. But first, on Thursday, Feb. 10, comes another headliner: the 2022 trade deadline.

Catching up

I was stationed in Portsmouth, N.H., in the early ‘70s and once witnessed a movie line there that stretched around a full block. People at the end of the line were maybe six steps from the box office but they were going to endure a long wait and lots of shuffling before they could buy a ticket.

Getting the vaccinations

A little over a year ago Pat and I had received our initial vaccinations to protect us from COVID-19. We had to wait four weeks before we could receive our second Moderna shot, but by the end of February we had it. Eight months later we received our third shot, the booster, and we were glad we did.

Town Talk

I serve on the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission and thus receive regular articles regarding tourism in Oklahoma. The latest email I received from Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s office was titled “Where to travel 2022: The best destinations to visit.” The article came from CNN travel.

Dale approves stipends

Dale School Board members this week voted to approve stipends for all certified and support personnel using Esser II funds. Acting School Supt. Ky Wilkins explained that certified teachers who were at Dale last year will each receive $1,400.