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PUBLIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Lincoln County Democrats The Lincoln County Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler. For more information, check out the Lincoln County Democrats Facebook page or call Tony Perna at (918) 374-2651.

Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce to meet Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The monthly Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Big Willy’s. The guest speaker will be Oklahoma Army National Guard Major Christopher Isch.

BabyMobile coming to town

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The BabyMobile, a mobile formula, food, and diaper pantry, will be in Chandler 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Lincoln County Department of Human Services, 2020 E. First Street. Infant Crisis Services provides assistance to children from birth through age three.

PEOPLE NOTES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Madeline Norrell Chandler High School graduate Madeline Norrell, a student at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, was among the students who recently excelled in the T-Town Swing virtual tournament. The event was hosted by Tulsa Community College and Northeastern State University.
Big Day for Meeker

Big Day for Meeker

Big Day for Meeker

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Coody medals for NRC There was a time in Saturday’s Class 3A cross country champion when defending state champion Riley Randall knew what he had to do to win again. He had led almost the entire race, but found himself overtaken by Kingston runner Brycen Ward with a little more than a mile to go.

Step-mom: 8 years in starvation case

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A Lincoln County jury has convicted the step-mother of child neglect in the near starvation death of her step-son 3 ½ years ago. The jury deliberated less than two hours before returning with a guilty verdict against Amy Adkins Jones.

Schools in area plan Veterans Day events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Area schools are planning various programs to recognize and honor veterans during Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. A couple of schools are still not allowing outside visitors into their buildings due to COVID-19, but are doing in house observances on that day. Agra School Supt.

More COVID deaths

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The number of COVID-19 deaths in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties rose by only three compared to 16 a week ago, but the new positive cases increased by more than 750, the most recent Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show.

Meeker Town Board meets on administrator

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Meeker’s Town Board this week spent nearly an hour in executive session discussing the Town Administrator’s position before entering back into open meeting and voting to take it up again in a special meeting at 7 p.m. this evening.

Commissioners pass discussion policy

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Lincoln County commissioners have approved a policy to allow public discussion and citizens comments during commission meetings, ensuring compliance with the Open Meeting Act.
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