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$1.6 million to schools

The Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well Being has been awarded the School Nurse Pilot Grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, totaling $1.5 million, according to a press release.

Public Records

Brendan Nathaniel Miller of Clinton andAddison Joyce Beatty of Oklahoma City James Michael Hill and Caitlin Rowe Hein, both of Meeker Jadon Reed Wehrle and Harlie Aaron Robinson, both of Wellston Patrick David Lee Huckaby and Sarah Kaye Dickerson, both of Stroud D’Angelo Lamar Wilkins and Kennady...

Woman charged with assault

A Meeker woman faces two felonies and a Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff suffered a broken leg as he attempted to arrest her while responding to domestic disturbance.

Ambulance question to be on ballot

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted unanimously to call for an election to establish an Emergency Medical Service District composed of all of Lincoln County.The election will be held on Nov. 5 to coincide with this year’s General Election.
Senior Ian Radcliffe heads up the line of The Pride of Chandler on the last day of band camp on Aug. 3. New director Zac Fisher put the students through their paces in preparation for marching band season. Chandler plans to attend four competitions as well as performing at football games this year. Photo/Brian Blansett

Senior Ian Radcliffe heads up the line of The Pride of Chandler on the last day of band camp on Aug. 3. New director Zac Fisher put the students through their paces in preparation for marching band season. Chandler plans to attend four competitions as well as performing at football games this year. Photo/Brian Blansett

The beat goes on

A line of teenagers stood along the edge of the field, watching four teens square off with a man, loud tapping filling the air. The man counted out, and they were moving, their steps almost even and on beat.
Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather, hot jobs

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 Chandler Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz.
Local author releases new book

Local author releases new book

Local author releases new book

J. Don Wright, known as Jackie to his friends, has lived many different lives.For 23 years, he was in the Air Force and lived all over, including Alaska.

Dems to meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 8, at the Chandler Public Library, 1021 Manvel Ave. The meeting starts at 7:00PM; doors open at 6:30. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.
Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Singing Bones win gospel music award

For Tracey Bender-Bone and Leroy Bone, singing was never about fame or money. It’s always been about ministry.“I’ve sang my whole life. Midlothian (music venue) was my family’s deal; we’ve always sung my entire life. I was called to ministry when I was pretty young.