Filing for school board seats starts on Dec. 1

Candidate filing for the board of education begins Dec. 1, for 10 Lincoln County school districts.Those who wish to file for a board of education office must submit a declaration of candidacy to the Lincoln County election board Dec. 1-3.

Suspect waives hearing on sex charges

Aman who was arrested by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents several months ago and was formally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court with seven sex-related felonies against minors has waived his preliminary hearing on all seven original charges filed against him.

Turnpike

last week, calling for help from the community. According to one of the latest video posts, they have come through, with orders and calls pouring in after the post was made.“Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, from my family’s heart, from everybody that works here. Thank you.

Reed Park dedication

Members of the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chandler City Council surround Rev. James Reed (center) as he cuts the ribbon on the improved and renamed Reed Park. The project to revamp the park has been in motion since 2023.

Turnpike: the end is in sight

The over-year-long project to rebuild the turnpike bridge over Route 66 and prepare for future widening at Wellston is not quite done yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) said State Highway 66 in Wellston could be reopened as early as mid-November.

Thanksgiving deadline

The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 24, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Hearing set in manslaughter

A final pre-preliminary has been scheduled for a Meeker man facing a first degree manslaughter charge after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a fatal multiple traffic collision in Lincoln County in late August has made an initial appearance and a further hearing has been scheduled.

Dale’s Music Man

Music has always been part of Dominik Seaton’s life.From the time he was a child, he had been surrounded by it. The senior at Dale High School credits this to his late father and grandfather, who were both musicians.

Chandler school board

The Chandler School Board had a relatively quick meeting on Monday.It voted to approve the school lease agreement for the 83.51 acres, with the terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and ending on Dec. 31. 2026. An auction is to be held at the superintendent’s office on Friday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m.

Letters to veterans

Scotty Ray ChandlerThank you, veterans, Thank you, brave men and women who have served our country with honor and courage. Y’all have sacrificed your time, safety, and even y’all lives to protect our freedom. We owe y’all guys our deepest gratitude for your dedication and selflessness.