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Ambulance question to be on ballot

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week voted unanimously to call for an election to establish an Emergency Medical Service District composed of all of Lincoln County.The election will be held on Nov. 5 to coincide with this year’s General Election.
Senior Ian Radcliffe heads up the line of The Pride of Chandler on the last day of band camp on Aug. 3. New director Zac Fisher put the students through their paces in preparation for marching band season. Chandler plans to attend four competitions as well as performing at football games this year. Photo/Brian Blansett

Senior Ian Radcliffe heads up the line of The Pride of Chandler on the last day of band camp on Aug. 3. New director Zac Fisher put the students through their paces in preparation for marching band season. Chandler plans to attend four competitions as well as performing at football games this year. Photo/Brian Blansett

The beat goes on

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
A line of teenagers stood along the edge of the field, watching four teens square off with a man, loud tapping filling the air. The man counted out, and they were moving, their steps almost even and on beat.
Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather, hot jobs

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Hot summer weather is here and so are the challenges of working outside in the heat of the day.We’ve put together a series of articles about people whose jobs have them sweating in the sun.This week it’s Chandler Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz.
Local author releases new book

Local author releases new book

Local author releases new book

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
J. Don Wright, known as Jackie to his friends, has lived many different lives.For 23 years, he was in the Air Force and lived all over, including Alaska.

Dems to meet

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 8, at the Chandler Public Library, 1021 Manvel Ave. The meeting starts at 7:00PM; doors open at 6:30. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.
Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Singing Bones win gospel music award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
For Tracey Bender-Bone and Leroy Bone, singing was never about fame or money. It’s always been about ministry.“I’ve sang my whole life. Midlothian (music venue) was my family’s deal; we’ve always sung my entire life. I was called to ministry when I was pretty young.

Wellston attorney pleads no-contest

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A Wellston attorney who was scheduled for a bench trial last week has entered no contest pleas to several felonies.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.
McClanahan inducted in Route 66 Hall of Fame

McClanahan inducted in Route 66 Hall of Fame

McClanahan inducted in Route 66 Hall of Fame

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Chandler resident Jerry McClanahan was inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday held at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, according to the Route 66 Association.McClanahan was one of two inductees honored for their efforts to promote and preserve the famous road.
Fatal crash on SH 18

Fatal crash on SH 18

Fatal crash on SH 18

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
One person reportedly has died, another was critically injured and hospitalized in a single vehicle collision last Friday at the south edge of Chandler in Lincoln County.Chandler police investigated the fatal crash that occurred around 9:40 a.m. on SH 18 at the railroad overpass.
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