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In the books: Chandler rodeo

In the books: Chandler rodeo

In the books: Chandler rodeo

Agra calf roper Carson Brown, above, calls for time after tying his calf in the Chandler Open Rodeo Saturday night. The 81st version of the rodeo took place Friday and Saturday, with the royalty being crowned on Saturday.

Schools plan to be back in class

As the 2021-2022 school year begins, administrators are taking measures to help students, teachers and support staff return to a safe environment.

Commissioners divvy up bridge, road money

Lincoln County Commissioners this week voted unanimously in determining the breakdown of how County Bridge and Road Improvement funds will be divided.
Legion of Honor

Legion of Honor

Legion of Honor

Above left, Donna Couteau holds the Legion of Honor and certificate that was presented to her last week by Alexis Andres, French consul, top right. Her father, Don J. Couteau, who died last year, was a tailgunner on a B-24 bomber assigned to espionage activities in Europe during World War II.
Job Fair in Lincoln County

Job Fair in Lincoln County

Job Fair in Lincoln County

County Commissioner Lee Doolen, the Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation board and the chambers of commerce of Chandler, Meeker, Prague and Stroud sponsored a job fair last week at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Photo/Brian Blansett
Meeker Quilters’ Guild quilt camp

Meeker Quilters’ Guild quilt camp

Meeker Quilters’ Guild quilt camp

The Meeker Quilters’ Guild sponsored their 11th annual Summer Quilt Camp July 19 - 21. Mammoth Baptist Church graciously hosted the 3-day event which was attended by eight participants.

Warrant issued in food stamp case

A $10,000 bench warrant that was issued for a Chandler woman who is charged with obtaining food stamps by fraud, has been returned and filed. Valerie Marie Cox, 47, was charged July 8 in Lincoln County District Court with the felony.
Work on Highway 18 continues

Work on Highway 18 continues

Work on Highway 18 continues

Work on state Highway 18 continues between Chandler and Meeker, with work shown being done near the race track on Saturday. By Tuesday, crews were back where they started, at Meeker.

CARD OF THANKS

Words can’t express how grateful our family is to everyone for their thoughts, prayers and donations to the Carney Cemetery Association in Sonny’s memory. We also want to thank the Carney Assembly of God Church and the ladies of the community for providing a wonderful family dinner.

CARD OF THANKS

The Holman family would like to thank all the family and friends who have supported us the last month and financially supported us with the Go Fund Me account during the months of our beloved’s death and those who helped during his illness.