Chandler student named NWOSU Outstanding Senior

Britni Stewart of Chandler was one of 12 graduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva selected as a 2022 Outstanding Senior. Stewart will graduate cum laude this month with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education.

Lincoln County Democrats meeting set for July 14

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democrats will be Thursday, July 14, at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM. For more information check out Lincoln County Democrats facebook page or contact Tony Perna at (918)374-2651

Rainbolt elected president of OPA

Zonelle Rainbolt, executive editor of Wesner Publications, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association July 1. OPA members elected Rainbolt during the annual business meeting at the June 10-11 OPA Convention in Oklahoma City.

Wellston awarded AARP grant

AARP Oklahoma announced the town of Wellston is one of four Oklahoma organizations that will receive a 2022 Community Challenge grant. These organizations are part of the largest group of grantees to date, with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide.

Hearing set for Luther man in firearms case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Luther man charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.

Preliminary hearing in grow house bust

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was charged following her arrest by agents in June of last year. During a pre-preliminary hearing June 23, Special Judge Emily Mueller scheduled the preliminary hearing for 1:30 p.m. Sep. 1.