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Hearing continued in grow house case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been continued for one of two men charged with an armed grow burglary last October.Christopher Lamar Irving, 38, from Shawnee, was formally charged Nov.
Teachers and staff from East Side Elementary, Park Road Elementary, Chandler Junior High and Chandler High School gather in the cafeteria at Park Road on August 13 for the Back to School Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Not only did they all receive a free breakfast, but they also were entered into a drawing for door prizes. Photo/Emily Kalka

Teachers and staff from East Side Elementary, Park Road Elementary, Chandler Junior High and Chandler High School gather in the cafeteria at Park Road on August 13 for the Back to School Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Not only did they all receive a free breakfast, but they also were entered into a drawing for door prizes. Photo/Emily Kalka

Teacher appreciation day

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Sentencing continued for Wellston attorney

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The sentencing for a Wellston attorney who has entered no contest pleas to several felonies has been continued until next month.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Photo/Emily Kalka

U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Photo/Emily Kalka

Mullin: Marijuana grows are state issue, not federal

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Sen. Markwayne Mullin called Oklahoma a perfect storm in terms of illegal marijuana grows. He also said that it is a state issue and the federal government can only step in when asked.Mullin spoke for almost an hour on Aug.
Marvin Holmes Photo/Jentezen Smith

Marvin Holmes Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather, hot jobs

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Hot summer weather is here and so are the challenges of working outside in the heat of the day.We’ve put together a series of articles about people whose jobs have them sweating in the sun.This week it’s Marvin Holmes.
Student writers summon the muse

Student writers summon the muse

Student writers summon the muse

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
A coffee shop is the best place to write. At least according to some writers. It was certainly the best meetup spot for a group of student writers from Chandler over the summer.

Webworm worries

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Do you have webworms in your trees this year? If you’re a Lincoln County resident, the answer is probably yes.A webworm is a premature moth in the caterpillar stage.Webworm season spans from June to August at the very least and sometimes if a second generation is produced it lasts into October.

Dale hires adjuncts

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Dale Board of Education members this week approved hiring of several adjunct teachers for 20242025 and of new support staff in a capacity to be determined by the administration.The adjunct teachers include Alex Benito, Marty Shirey, Sage Higdon and Carrie Hatley.

Deer and duck drawings

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Duck and deer hunt drawings for Bellcow and Chandler Lakes will be held on Saturday, August 10.The drawing will be held at 8 a.m. at 902 Joe Long (National) Drive in Chandler (east of the football field). You must show your current hunting license to enter.
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