Turnpike: the end is in sight

The over-year-long project to rebuild the turnpike bridge over Route 66 and prepare for future widening at Wellston is not quite done yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) said State Highway 66 in Wellston could be reopened as early as mid-November.

Thanksgiving deadline

The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 24, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Hearing set in manslaughter

A final pre-preliminary has been scheduled for a Meeker man facing a first degree manslaughter charge after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a fatal multiple traffic collision in Lincoln County in late August has made an initial appearance and a further hearing has been scheduled.

Dorothy Jane Allen

September 9, 1924 – November 10, 2025 Dorothy JaneAllen, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 101.Dorothy was born on September 9, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Raymond and Ellen Snyder.

Gary Lemuel Adkins

Now abideth faith, hope, love, these three.But the greatest of these is Love.(1 Corinthians 13:13) LIFE REFLECTIONS GaryLemuelAdkinswas born to the union of Lester and Hartense (Mucker) Adkins on January 5, 1958, in Davenport, Oklahoma.

Ricky Dean Grandstaff

Ricky Dean Grandstaff was born June 9, 1978, in Wamego, Kansas, to Terry Grandstaff and Earlene (Kerby) Craig. He passed away on November 15, 2025, in Shawnee at the age of 47.Ricky was preceded in death by his father, a brother-in-law and his grandparents.

Brenda Inez (Foster) Clark

Brenda Inez (Foster) Clark, 68, of Prague, Oklahoma, was born on August 28th, 1957. She passed away peacefully onNovember15th,2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Brenda was born in Chandler, Oklahoma to Reed Thomas Foster and Anna Mae Danker.

Dale’s Music Man

Music has always been part of Dominik Seaton’s life.From the time he was a child, he had been surrounded by it. The senior at Dale High School credits this to his late father and grandfather, who were both musicians.

Chandler school board

The Chandler School Board had a relatively quick meeting on Monday.It voted to approve the school lease agreement for the 83.51 acres, with the terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and ending on Dec. 31. 2026. An auction is to be held at the superintendent’s office on Friday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m.

Letters to veterans

Scotty Ray ChandlerThank you, veterans, Thank you, brave men and women who have served our country with honor and courage. Y’all have sacrificed your time, safety, and even y’all lives to protect our freedom. We owe y’all guys our deepest gratitude for your dedication and selflessness.