Higher tolls

Staff WriterEMILY KALKA Starting on Jan. 1, a systemwide toll increase went into effect on turnpikes in the state, according to a press release from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) released on Dec. 31.

William Alfred Grandstaff (W.A.)

William Alfred Grandstaff (W.A.), 99, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home in Carney, Oklahoma. W.A. was born on August 20, 1925, to Ira Alfred and Sophia (Danker) Grandstaff.He was raised in Lincoln County and attended Happy Hill School. W.A.

Hearings set in child pornography cases

A preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography.

New Year’s Resolutions

To celebrate the new year, The Lincoln County News asked residents and local dignitaries in the county to share their goals for 2025. Happy New Year!- I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions because they usually go in one year and out the other!

County commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners during their most recent meeting approved a low bid for equipment and outfitting of five 2024 Dodge Ram vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the low bid was submitted by Light’em Up for $45,350.

January Rotarians of the month

Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn LedfordandElizabeth Myers were named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Lauren Dollarhite is the daughter of Brandon and Rebecca Dollarhite. She has a GPA of 3.82 and has been in Honors English for three years.

Resolutions

While we have just started a new year, it’s taken me just a little longer to jot down the resolutions for the coming 12 months.

Carney students’ activities

Students at Carney High School certainly kept busy during the fall semester by participating in offcampus learning opportunities in the larger area, regional and national communities.