November Rotarians announced

Ava White and Riley Schafer were named the November Rotarians of the Month by the Chandler Rotary Club.Ava White is the daughter of Matthew and Shannon Dougherty and Travis and Sarah White.She has lived in Chandler all her life and has attended Chandler Public Schools throughout her education.

Driver rescued from manhole on turnpike

The Chandler and Wellson Fire Departments responded to Turner Turnpike to help rescue a motorist on Friday night.A press release from Wellston Fire Chief Todd Beesley said a motorist exited his vehicle at mile marker 160 westbound and fell about 30 to 40 feet into a drainage area.

Sparks scholarships

Three Chandler seniors received scholarships from Sparks America. Landon Harkins, Lexi Martzall and Hannah Campbell were each awarded a $6,000 scholarship “We were proud of these youngsters as they take their passions and dreams and move forward with their lives,” Sparks America said.

Wright joins United Country

United Country Real Estate | Bendele Co, LLC is pleased to announce that Carson Wright, a licensed Real Estate Agent, has recently joined their sales team in Chandler, OK.

NASA Games

Two area schools took part in the 3rd Annual Native American Student Association (NASA) Games on Oct. 14, bringing home second and third place. Chandler High School placed second and Meeker High School placed third.“It was so much fun.

Landon Gray: No limits

In some ways, Landon Gray shouldn’t be here.In October 2016, at the age of eight, he suffered constant strokes and was diagnosed with a rare condition -- central nervous system vasculitis.According to the Vasculitis Foundation, it affects 2.4 cases per 1 million people every year.

HALLOWEEN

There were some great Halloween costumes around Lincoln County last week.Above, the Harroff and Dearman family brought their A game to the annual Trick of Treat on Manvel Avenue in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Below, the Stroud High School band.

Eight felonies filed

A Harrah man faces eight felonies, several of which are related to pornography and child abuse material involving juveniles.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Oct. 28, 2025 against Jerod Arthur Deatherage, 37.

Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved their meeting schedule for 2026 and the 2026 holiday schedule as well.Following a lengthy discussion, they approved the purchase of a Cushman golf cart for the safety director.