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Chandler asks for bids for water treatment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) authorized SRB Engineering to solicit bids for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project at their regular meeting on May 13.A representative from SRB Engineering presented plans and engineering estimates to the CMA, saying everything comes to about $11.

From Chandler to the stage

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Music has power. It can make a person feel deeply, spur movements, and so much more.Chandler High School alum Trevor Spruill has always been drawn to powerful music, be it orchestral, an opera, piano or voice.

Early Memorial Day holiday deadlines

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

With the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the May29 issue. The deadline for all ads, legals, and obituaries will be 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Our office will be closed on May 26. You may submit ads by email to ads@lcnok.

Seniors from the Chandler High School Class of 2025 perform a medley during the graduation ceremony on Friday night at Joe Telford Field. Back row, from left to right: Jake Smithey, Zalen Smith, Ian Radcliffe, Preston Sowder, Nathaniel Nunn, Hunner Robinson and Gage Crews. Front row, from left to right: Caleb Scribner, Joel Telford, Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn Ledford, Elizabeth Myers, Tiffany Thompson, Cali Hilgenfeld, Tatum Crouch and Halli Murray. Photo/Emily Kalka

Graduation!

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Kline elected state FFA president

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Last Week North Rock Graduate Cooper Kline was elected Oklahoma FFA President.Kline graduated from North Rock Creek in 2024 and now attends Oklahoma State University as a sophomore majoring in Ag Education with a minor in lobbying and campaign management.

Injunction filed in St. Cloud demolition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

An injunction was filed against the City of Chandler over the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings on May 5, according to a court filing. A temporary restraining hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16, overseen by Judge Joseph Dobry.

This week we’re publishing our Saule to Graduates for the classes of 2025. Please see Page 4A and Section E for more.

Salute to Seniors 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Stroud man faces trial on eight charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A trial has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over and has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

New charges against Stroud man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A Stroud man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies faces a new felony and two misdemeanors following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed March 19, 2025, in Lincoln County District Court against Buddy Ray Pittman, 39.

North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

NRC teacher wins national award

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Staff writerBRADLEY JAGER North Rock Creek High School’s Charity Hobbs has received the prestigious 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.“I was very humbled and honored, very excited.

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