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No contest plea in homicide

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
A Harrah man facing a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has pleaded no contest to the lesser count and has been fined.A formal charge of second degree manslaughter, a felony, or in the alternative negligent homicide, was filed in Lincoln County District Court Aug.

Demos to meet

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, July 11 at Chandler Public Library (1021 Manvel Ave). The meeting starts at 7:00PM. For more information, call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.

Chandler school board meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of several new personnel and accepted the resignations from two others.They also approved a number of updated policies and surplussed several items.Chandler School Supt.
Tracy Sneed, gym owner and retired professional boxer from Chandler, poses with his sons, Adrian, left, and Braylon, along with “Mama” Haley Sheets. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Tracy Sneed, gym owner and retired professional boxer from Chandler, poses with his sons, Adrian, left, and Braylon, along with “Mama” Haley Sheets. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Sneed family: A boxing legacy

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
More than 25 years ago, out of desperation to pay to treat his mother’s cancer, Tracy Sneed got involved in selling drugs to make ends meet, leading to his conviction in court where he received a 52-year sentence in jail.

Two from Stroud charged in felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two people from Stroud have each been charged with drug and contraband felonies following their arrest in June by law enforcement officers.
Howard Dickman, owner of Chandler Tire Center, stands next to a pillar marking the restored stairs leading up the hill where the old Oklahoma National Guard warehouse was located. After over 20 years of work, Dickman’s research led to the designation of Chandler as the hometown of the National Guard. Next on Dickman’s list is to replace and restore plaques and monuments at National Guard sites in town. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Howard Dickman, owner of Chandler Tire Center, stands next to a pillar marking the restored stairs leading up the hill where the old Oklahoma National Guard warehouse was located. After over 20 years of work, Dickman’s research led to the designation of Chandler as the hometown of the National Guard. Next on Dickman’s list is to replace and restore plaques and monuments at National Guard sites in town. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Chandler: Home town of the Guard

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
While most people would rather be tucked inside under the A/C on any given day in June, Howard Dickman was up for a short jaunt around town. It was one of those days that prompted caution from meteorologists and electricity bills to rise.

Hearings set in abuse and intimidation

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a woman from Meeker and a Shawnee man, each charged with three felonies, among them child abuse and child neglect. One of the counts against the Meeker woman is for intimidation of witness.Their preliminary hearings are set for Aug. 22.

Lincoln County Commissioners meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week held up on approving any purchase of software for the county and also heard from a landowner who opposes the wind turbines.

Hearing set for Steele in felony cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Wellston man, previously convicted of several felonies, who is facing two more following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently.
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