Ann Metheny

Ann Metheny, longtime Chandler, Oklahoma, resident was born December 31, 1937, in Corinth, Mississippi. She departed this life on December 1, 2023, inShawnee,Oklahoma, at the age of 85 years.

Ella “Mae” Smothers

Ella “Mae” Smothers, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Stroud, Oklahoma. Mae was born on Friday, October 15, 1937, to Jesse Homer andWalcie Gladys (Marion) Thomas in Luther, Oklahoma.

Judith Ann Bolin

Judith Ann Bolin was born April 15, 1941, in Borger, Texas to Edwin and Audrey (Marney) Bolin. She passed away December 3, 2023, in Oklahoma City at the age of 82. Judy grew up in Borger till the 5th grade when her family moved to Canada.

Rotarians of the Month announced

Erika Russell and Calista Schardt have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for the month of December. Russell is the daughter of Brad and Angie Russell and has four older brothers as well as an older sister. She plans to attend UCO after graduation to pursue a bachelor’s in Biology.

Mrs. Telford receives Governor’s Award

There aren’t too many Chandler graduates who didn’t have Mrs. Jana Telford at some point, whether it was a music program in elementary school or helping with honor choir auditions in junior high and high school.

Democrats meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday December 14 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.with dinner and conversation at 6 p.m. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.

Chandler library

The book in the Story-Path @ Tilghman Park will change this week, and there will be a program at the park on Thursday, December 7, with warm drinks and fun activities. “The Polar Express” is December’s book.

Alpha Iota Chapter meeting

Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Tuesday, November 14th in the home of Marilyn Young. Kim Leatherwood gave the devotional based on an article by Jill Donovan, founder of Rustic Cuff.

Bench warrant issued after no-show

A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for an Agra man who failed to show up for his arraignment on charges of kidnapping and two other felonies. After being called three times in open court, Terry Lee Ludtke, 63, failed to show up.

Lincoln County competitors head to Vegas

According to Wellston freshman Audrey Fish, roping is all about the adrenaline. “You just have to let your body do the work because it knows how to do it, and you can’t think,” she explained while curled up in one of the small chairs of her mother’s classroom at Wellston Elementary School.