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Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood (left) and Albert Ashwood stand outside The Lincoln County News office on Manvel in Chandler on April 11. They’re holding a photo of Cynthia’s sister, Susan Ferrell, who died in the Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995. Photo/Emily Kalka

Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood (left) and Albert Ashwood stand outside The Lincoln County News office on Manvel in Chandler on April 11. They’re holding a photo of Cynthia’s sister, Susan Ferrell, who died in the Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995. Photo/Emily Kalka

Keeping Susie’s legacy alive

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cynthia Ferrell Ashwood held out a framed photograph of her sister, Susan Ferrell, sitting with Cynthia’s children - Donald and Rachel - in front of a flowerbed. It was taken when they all got together on Easter.
From left to right are Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet, Coach Damon Parker, Family Support Coordinator Gina McVey, School Nurse Jessica Todd, Sherri Ripley with TSET and Diann Merrmann with the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well-Being. Photo/Emily Kalka

From left to right are Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet, Coach Damon Parker, Family Support Coordinator Gina McVey, School Nurse Jessica Todd, Sherri Ripley with TSET and Diann Merrmann with the Lincoln County Partnership for Child Well-Being. Photo/Emily Kalka

Taking care of the whole student

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cheerful laughter and chatter filled the busy cafeteria as children gathered around a table, taking their time to choose from a smorgasbord of snacks, like fruit, nuts, water, and more. Teachers were on hand to help them out.
Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Michael (Mike) Andrew Soller was not just any man, but a remarkable legend who lived life to the fullest. Born on April 5, 1948, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, he was the cherished son of Edwin Jake Soller and Virginia Marie (Manning) Soller.

Wellston college student recieves OSU scholarship for 2025/26 year

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Brooke Payne from Wellston has been awarded the Janet Meinders Charalampous Endowed Scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, according to a press release from the school.Payne is studying natural resource ecology and management.

Egg hunt on Sat

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Easter Bunny is hopping through Chandler on April 19 for the annual Chandler Downtown Easter Egg Hunt.Hosted by theVFWPost #1719Auxiliary, the event will take place on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse, with the hunt kicking off at 11 a.m.

Meeker School Board approves temp appropriations

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeker Board of Education members this week approved temporary appropriations for 2025-2026, hired several personnel and accepted the resignations of two teachers.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said total General Fund temporary appropriations total $10,223,354.
Ag students help ‘sweeten’ up Chandler

Ag students help ‘sweeten’ up Chandler

Ag students help ‘sweeten’ up Chandler

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
At the top left, Chandler High School agriculture students Cambria Barbero and Emersyn Raper plant flowers in front of Epoch Boutique near Manvel and 8th Street in Chandler on April 14.
Jeff Edmonson

Jeff Edmonson

Dale’s Edmonson to retire

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A legend in the Dale High School basketball program is stepping down as a coach and full-time teacher.Jeff Edmonson, who has coached and taught for 32 years, 23 of which have been as a head coach, is retiring at the end of the current school year.School Supt.

66 Conference track results

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
66 Conference track meet at Okemah (Lincoln County Athletes) 7th Grade Girls 4x100 Relay Stroud, 55.89, 1st Prague, 57.19, 2nd Chandler, 58.33, 3rd.4x800 RelayPrague, 11:47.17, 1st Stroud, 12:54.42, 2nd 100m HurdlesAidyn Dervin (Stroud) 20.21 1st; Paisley Cottman (Prague) 21.
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