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Public Records for Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Cole Hamilton Sanders and Nadea Alexandra Cowan, both of Carney. Jerry Neal Lane and Karen Kristen Underwood, both of Chandler. Probates None filed. Civil Cases Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Vs. Paul Ressler and Barbara Ressler - Replevin.

Budget outlook better than expected

The state Board of Equalization met Feb. 16 to certify revenue for the Legislature to appropriate for Fiscal Year 2022. The board approved a constitutional limit on appropriations of $7.9 billion. A total of $9.6 billion in revenue was actually certified, but that amount includes $1.

Davenport Special Election is Tuesday

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the March 2nd Special Election for the Town of Davenport, according to Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Melissa Stambaugh. Stambaugh offered the following information and tips to keep in mind as the election approaches.

AFR/OFU Winter Weather Hardship grants available

American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union Foundation Winter Weather Hardship grants are now available through Lincoln County AFR Insurance agencies - Thompson’s Insurance in Chandler and Steffenson Insurance in Wellston.
Gordon Richards FFA Awards

Gordon Richards FFA Awards

Gordon Richards FFA Awards

Nine young women and men from the nine FFA chapters in Pottawatomie County were honored this week as recipients of the The Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. This is the 76th consecutive year for the banquet.
North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith (red shirt) and middle school principal Justin MacDonald try to clear water from the school gym’s Saturday morning. The school had to relocate regional tournaments that were scheduled there this week because the water buckled the gym floor. Photo/Brian Blansett

North Rock Creek athletic director Evan Smith (red shirt) and middle school principal Justin MacDonald try to clear water from the school gym’s Saturday morning. The school had to relocate regional tournaments that were scheduled there this week because the water buckled the gym floor. Photo/Brian Blansett

THE THAW

Last week’s major one-two punch of snowstorms throughout the state wreaked havoc with some local schools. Gymnasiums in at least three area high school sustained damage from pipes bursting and a well froze up at another school. At North Rock Creek School, Supt.

Dale declares emergency

The Dale Board of Education Tuesday declared an emergency related to expenditures incurred by the winter storm of 2021. Members also approved hiring of contractors as needed for repairs and restorations of facilities.
Sabra Denson, director of Helping Hands Community Foundation. Photo/Brian Blansett

Sabra Denson, director of Helping Hands Community Foundation. Photo/Brian Blansett

Fundraiser for homeless shelter

Recent winter weather has given the words “below zero” a much more immediate meaning. Meanwhile, many across Lincoln County have little protection from the cold.

Commissioners consider jail funding

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting last week discussed funding for a proposed new jail. Commissioners and others discussed funding possibilities and most of the discussion centered around a dedicated sales tax rather than an ad valorem tax issue.

McLoud goes for OWRB sewer loan

The McLoud Public Works Authority has adopted a resolution authorizing a loan up to more than $6.4 million loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The McLoud City Council, whose members are the same as the PWA, has adopted a resolution approving the action taken by the Authority.