Louisa Ann Loper

Louisa Ann Loper passed away at the age of 82, on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Chandler. Louisa was born to Gilbert and Dessie (Allen) Meier on May 31, 1938 in Bessie, Okla. Raised in western Oklahoma, she graduated from Burns Flatt High School in 1956.

Slight jump in local COVID cases

The number of deaths and new cases in the area attributed to COVID-19 has jumped a little in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. Since March 24, there have been two more deaths in Pottawatomie County and none in Lincoln County.

Election results from Pott, Lincoln counties

Voters in some area communities in Pottawatomie and Lincoln counties decided school board and municipal contests in Tuesday’s election. In one school district, Meeker voters approved an $850,000 bond election and in Prague voters approved a one cent sales tax for five years.

Wellston Mason donation

The Wellston Masonic Lodge presented a check to Tommie Franklin, who suffered a spinal stroke. Pictured are Tommie Franklin, Steve Huddleston, and Ronald Real. Tommie and his family would like to thank The Masonic Lodge, Fire Dept.

Tax revenue varies

The education sales tax figures in February show an increase over January but the figures for March are down from February in all of the three area school districts in Pottawatomie County that receive it and for the DA Justice Center, the Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s office reports.

Chandler Easter egg hunt

Chandler’s annual Easter egg hunt drew a large crowd of kids and adults Saturday. Above, 6-month-old Ridley Rae Morgan, from Chandler, consents to video evidence of her first egg hunt. Right, Hazel Allen of Chandler shows off the eggs she found. 

Dale school board rehires staff, coaches

The Dale Board of Education this week approved hiring of certified personnel and the athletic department for the 2021-2022 school year. And Dale Acting School Supt. Ky Wilkins during his report, informed the board the floor in the new high school gymnasium is starting to ripple.

Chandler man charged with kidnapping

A Chandler man has been charged with kidnapping following his arrest in early March. Tyronne Ashly Long, 40, was formally charged in Lincoln Coutny District Court on March 12. He is accused of holding Rachelle Bannister against her will on March 8 this year in Lincoln County.

Wellston woman faces charges after arrest

A woman from Wellston is facing a felony and a misdemeanor following her arrest by an Iowa Tribe Police officer in mid-March. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on March 22 against Kimberly Page Cothan, 53.

Bench warrant issued in firearm case

A $20,000 bench warrant was issued for a Chelsea man who faces three felony counts filed against him in Lincoln County District Court.