Lincoln County News

Town Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Preparation is moving along on Town Talk’s miniature golf course project. The nine golf course holes have been ordered and we hope to have them in Stroud sometime during the first week of April. Thanks again to everyone who has donated to this project.

A hot item

News Staff

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Catalytic converters on vehicles are a hot item right now for thieves and Chandler Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office are among area officers investigating the thefts.

Eyeing annexation

News Staff

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

As the town of Wellston attempts to grow, its Planning Commission and Town Board are dealing with two proposed annexations. Municipal Administrator John Cobb explains, “We’re trying to grow a little.

Alison Conway watches as the ref slaps the mat to signal she pinned Elizabeth Mullendore during the first round of the first-ever girls wrestling state tournament last week. See Pages 2A and 3A for more state tournament photos. Photo/Brian Blansett

State wrestling

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Chandler’s Kobe Smith made it to the state finals and Alison Conway made the semis in the state wrestling tournament over the weekend. It was an impressive showing for Chandler, competing under coach John Childress in his first year.

Jaelynn Robertson (21) puts up a shot in the lane during Chandler’s regionals finals matchup with Chisholm Saturday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Hoops: Five area teams still playing

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Dale’s boys and girls rolled to within a game of the state tournament last week, while Chandler, Stroud and Prague moved into the consolation bracket in the regional tournaments. Dale’s girls, ranked No.

State wrestling tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Chandler’s Kobe Smith dominated his opening match against Bryson Jones from Comanche in the Class 3A state tournament, getting the pin (below) at the 3:59 mark. He decisioned Kolby Adams from Morris, 4-1, in the semifinals before facing Kolby DePron and losing, 9-1, in the championship match.

Basketball playoffs

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Here’s a photo sampler of area basketball teams in action last week. Above, Kaycee Babek pump-fakes in the lane during Meeker’s district tournament game against Millwood. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Meeker’s Jason Brewer puts up a reverse layup against Millwood.

Grant Edward Burget

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Grant Edward Burget, 69, of Chandler, Okla., died on February 26 at his home. He was born July 15, 1951 to George and Doris (James) Burget in Oklahoma City, Okla. Grant grew up in Stroud and Chandler, where he became well known for being one of the fastest kids in the state.

Michael Ray Bailey

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Michael Ray Bailey was born February 7, 1956, in Chandler. He died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home. He was 65 years old. A 1974 graduate of Wellston High School, he was a tower crane operator and worked for Flintco.

Jack C. Mileham Jr.

News Staff

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Jack C. Mileham Jr. of Chandler was born to Dr. Jack C. Mileham Sr. and Mary (Skinner) Moran on October 8, 1949, in Tulsa, Okla. He died Saturday, February 7, 2021, in Chandler at the age of 71 years. A 1967 Chandler High School graduate, he worked as a plumber for Texas Instruments.

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