Suspects in court on endangerment charges

Two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges following their arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies have made their initial appearances. Their pre-preliminary hearings are set. The two were arrested in the parking lot of a store at U.S. 177 and U.S. 62.

Dale sets school board election vote

The Dale Board of Education this week adopted a resolution calling for the annual school election for Board of Education Office No. 3. That position is currently held by Board President Ronnie Newton. He said prior to Monday night’s board meeting he will seek another term.

Nurse charged in child abuse case

A woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse has been charged with child abuse following her arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies. Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39, of Luther was formally charged Oct. 31 in Lincoln County District Court with felony child abuse.

Veteran’s Day 2022

This week we have our annual Salute to Veterans, which includes photos and information about veterans with ties to our area. Please look for it on Pages 1D through 6D.

Jimmie Ted Taliaferro

Jimmie Ted Taliaferro, 87, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jimmie Ted was born on Sunday, January 6, 1935, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Oran and Irene (Lambert) Stipe.

Juanita Faye Stanfield

Juanita Faye Stanfield was born September 20, 1943 to Adella (Davis) and James Spencer Stanfield in Luther, Oklahoma. She died October 21, 2022 at the age of 79. She attended Dunbar Elementary School in Wellston, OK and graduated in 1961 from Wellston High School.

James “Buddy” McLain

James Ervin “Buddy” McLain was born November 16, 1950 in Chandler to Pug and Christine McLain. He passed away October 26, 2022 at the age of 71. Buddy grew up in the Chandler, Warwick and Wellston area. He joined the United States Army and served a 15-month tour in the Vietnam War.