Helen J Ewing

Helen J Ewing was born in Garvin, Oklahoma July 29, 1939, to Lum and Lois (Bunch) Williams. She passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Meeker at the age of 85.Helen was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, an infant son, and her sister.

Rotarians for November announced

Tatum Crouch and Gage Crews were selected as Rotarians of the Month for November by the Rotary Club.Tatum Crouch is the daughter of Jason and Robin Crouch and has one younger sibling, Chloe Crouch. She has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in her class.

Thank you, Lincoln County!

The Chandler VFW Post 1719 would like to thank the citizens of Lincoln County for their generous support of our mission to lend aid to those who lost so much in the recent hurricane storms that hit North Carolina.

Meeker board of education meeting

Meeker Board of Education members this week accepted the resignations of two personnel and hired an adjunct teacher along with approving the date and place for high school graduation.

Plea entered in embezzlement case

A Meeker man charged early this year with two counts of embezzlement, has pleaded not guilty and his case has been set for disposition.

$50k bench warrant issued

A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for a defendant who recently failed to show up for a jury trial call docket on five charges.

Lions 35, Dewey 6

Chandler splashed through a steady rain Friday night, beating Dewey, 35-6, and securing the home field advantage for the first round of the Class 2A playoffs this week.As the runnersup in District 2A-4, the Lions will host the Hugo Buffaloes, the third-place team in district 2A-3 at 7 p.m.

Tigers roll, go 10-0

Stroud pummeled the Luther Lions last week, winning 58-0, and racking up the fourth unbeaten regular season in the school’s history.The Tigers’ only close game this season was the opener against ancient rival, Chandler, which they won, 21-14.

Davenport makes the playoffs

Davenport’s Bulldogs defeated Coyle 31-22 in the final regular game of the season on the road and earned the final spot in the playoffs in the district.

Sports week in photos