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AFR/OFU Winter Weather Hardship grants available

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union Foundation Winter Weather Hardship grants are now available through Lincoln County AFR Insurance agencies - Thompson’s Insurance in Chandler and Steffenson Insurance in Wellston.

Gordon Richards FFA Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Nine young women and men from the nine FFA chapters in Pottawatomie County were honored this week as recipients of the The Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. This is the 76th consecutive year for the banquet.

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith (red shirt) and middle school principal Justin MacDonald try to clear water from the school gym’s Saturday morning. The school had to relocate regional tournaments that were scheduled there this week because the water buckled the gym floor. Photo/Brian Blansett

THE THAW

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Last week’s major one-two punch of snowstorms throughout the state wreaked havoc with some local schools. Gymnasiums in at least three area high school sustained damage from pipes bursting and a well froze up at another school. At North Rock Creek School, Supt.

Dale declares emergency

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Dale Board of Education Tuesday declared an emergency related to expenditures incurred by the winter storm of 2021. Members also approved hiring of contractors as needed for repairs and restorations of facilities.

Sabra Denson, director of Helping Hands Community Foundation. Photo/Brian Blansett

Fundraiser for homeless shelter

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Recent winter weather has given the words “below zero” a much more immediate meaning. Meanwhile, many across Lincoln County have little protection from the cold.

Commissioners consider jail funding

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting last week discussed funding for a proposed new jail. Commissioners and others discussed funding possibilities and most of the discussion centered around a dedicated sales tax rather than an ad valorem tax issue.

McLoud goes for OWRB sewer loan

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The McLoud Public Works Authority has adopted a resolution authorizing a loan up to more than $6.4 million loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The McLoud City Council, whose members are the same as the PWA, has adopted a resolution approving the action taken by the Authority.

Chandler Junior High team wins regional academic meet

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Chandler Jr. High’s Academic Team won the OAAC Regional Tournament on February 3 at Kiefer. They defeated four other teams to win the title. Next, they will participate in the Area Tournament on February 17 at Kiefer.

Assault charges filed in Meeker case

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

A Chandler man has been charged with domestic assault and battery by strangulation after an incident that reportedly occurred in Meeker last month. Ian Kyle Almand, 30, of 1010 Road in Meeker, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with the felony on Feb. 4 of this year.

COVID deaths spike in Lincoln, Pott counties

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has climbed significantly in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties over the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports. In Lincoln County, six additional deaths have been reported.

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