Tri-County Herald

Ambulance question to be on ballot

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week voted unanimously to call for an election to establish an Emergency Medical Service District composed of all of Lincoln County.The election will be held on Nov. 5 to coincide with this year’s General Election.
Senior Ian Radcliffe heads up the line of The Pride of Chandler on the last day of band camp on Aug. 3. New director Zac Fisher put the students through their paces in preparation for marching band season. Chandler plans to attend four competitions as well as performing at football games this year. Photo/Brian Blansett

Senior Ian Radcliffe heads up the line of The Pride of Chandler on the last day of band camp on Aug. 3. New director Zac Fisher put the students through their paces in preparation for marching band season. Chandler plans to attend four competitions as well as performing at football games this year. Photo/Brian Blansett

The beat goes on

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
A line of teenagers stood along the edge of the field, watching four teens square off with a man, loud tapping filling the air. The man counted out, and they were moving, their steps almost even and on beat.
Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz. Photo/Jentezen Smith

Hot weather, hot jobs

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Hot summer weather is here and so are the challenges of working outside in the heat of the day.We’ve put together a series of articles about people whose jobs have them sweating in the sun.This week it’s Chandler Code Enforcement Officer Scott Wintz.
Roy Dale Williams

Roy Dale Williams

Roy Dale Williams

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Roy Dale Williams departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Stroud, OK.Dale was born at his family’s log home on Monday, October 31, 1949, to Victor “Red” Leroy Williams and Clara Bell Whitfield Williams in Choate Prairie.
Shirley Ann Quinn

Shirley Ann Quinn

Shirley Ann Quinn

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Shirley Ann Quinn was born November 23, 1947, to Ervin and Christine (Williams) McLain. She passed away July 26, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 76.Shirley grew up in Chandler and attended Chandler High School.She was always full of joy, knew what to say and loved all of her family.
Local author releases new book

Local author releases new book

Local author releases new book

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
J. Don Wright, known as Jackie to his friends, has lived many different lives.For 23 years, he was in the Air Force and lived all over, including Alaska.

Dems to meet

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 8, at the Chandler Public Library, 1021 Manvel Ave. The meeting starts at 7:00PM; doors open at 6:30. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.
Mouse

Mouse

Mouse

Brian Blansett Staff Column
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Kindra said her first thought was: “This must be a cartoon. It’s not really happening.”But, yes, it actually was happening.Our two cats, Bagheera and J.R. are 16 and 15 years old, respectively.J.R.
The end of a beginning

The end of a beginning

The end of a beginning

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
280 hours later, it’s hard to believe it’s already over.It feels like last week when I walked into the Lincoln County News and my editor, Brian Blansett, welcomed me with a soft tone saying “come on in.
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