An early morning storm that struck the Stroud area last Friday has virtually destroyed an apartment complex that was under renovation, the owner said this week.Some Lincoln County residents also were continuing to clean up this week following weekend storms that caused power outages, lots of damage…
Sherry Bryant got the surprise of her life on April 24.The food service worker at Carney Public Schools walked into the multipurpose room that afternoon to find almost the entire student body, teachers and her three children cheering for her. The shock was clear on her face as she beelined for her…
A Wellston man, previously convicted of several felonies, faces two more following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently Dallas Allen Steele, 36, was charged on April 12 this year in Lincoln County District Court with kidnapping and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, both…
The team on left is Luther Corbin 8U mid-season tournament runner/ups and the team on right is McCammon 8U mid-season champions.DIANA REED CorrespondentTake me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd. That’s my motto during baseball season and the ballfield is where I spent last weekend in…
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Lincoln County Jail inmate who was charged last November with incitement to riot.David Keith Miller, about 31, was formally charged Nov. 13, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court with incitement to riot, a felony, and attempt-malicious injury to property…
A defendant facing two first degree rape charges has pleaded not guilty and has waived a speedy trial.Two felony charges of first degree rape with a victim under 14 were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 24, 2023 against Dakota Shane Murch, 44.A $75,000 bench warrant for his arrest was…
A Stroud man who admitted he and another individual were inside a building when it went up in flames last October has been charged with burglary.Formal charges of second degree burglary were filed in Lincoln County District Court March 26 against Joshua Dylan Standley, 33. He also was charged with…
Last Friday morning at 5 a.m. my wife Pat and I were awakened by our cell phones going off due to a tornado warning. At thesametime,ourhome’s alarm system went off with the tornado warning and within a minute or two Shawnee sounded its tornado warning sirens.Shawnee repeated its warning sirens a…
There’s nothing quite like the relaxation of being out fishing.The rippling of the water. The calm as you wait for a bite. Choose where and how to cast. It’s the ultimate hobby for many in the region.However, the popularity of sports fishing is on the rise, with North Rock Creek High School the…
Above right, Tatum Crouch from Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Left, freshman Brooklyn Hammons from Chandler. Photo/Below, freshman Savanah Gaylord from Wellston. Photo/ Mario HollandRight, J’ohn Friend from Prague. Photo/Brian BlansettPhoto/Brian
The Stroud Lady Tigers and Pott County powers North Rock and Dale made it to the slow-pitch state tournament at Hall of Fame Stadium Tuesday.The tournaments were still going on when we had to send the Lincoln County News to the press Tuesday night.We will have complete results and photos in next…
Sherry Bryant got the surprise of her life on April 24.The food service worker at Carney Public…
Chandler senior Emmerson Snovel was among 141 students honored with the Arts Excellence Award on…
Area high schools havebegun releasing their lists of valedictorians andsalutatorians.Here are the…
An early morning storm that struck the Stroud area last Friday has virtually destroyed an apartment complex that was under renovation, the owner said this week.Some Lincoln County residents also were continuing to clean up this week following weekend storms that caused power outages, lots of damage to trees and some outbuildings.Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown said, “We had no fatalities, no injuries and didn’t lose any homes.”Cody Paige, owner of the apartment complex located at Bryan and Main Streets in Stroud,…
Lincoln County News
A Wellston man, previously convicted of several felonies, faces two more following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently Dallas Allen Steele, 36, was…
The team on left is Luther Corbin 8U mid-season tournament runner/ups and the team on right is McCammon 8U mid-season champions.DIANA REED CorrespondentTake me…
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Lincoln County Jail inmate who was charged last November with incitement to riot.David Keith Miller, about 31, was…
Sports
Area track teams and individuals stood out Monday during regional track meets.Above, Wellston freshman Savanah Gaylord won the 800 meters and finished second…
The Stroud Lady Tigers and Pott County powers North Rock and Dale made it to the slow-pitch state tournament at Hall of Fame Stadium Tuesday.The tournaments…
Above right, Tatum Crouch from Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Left, freshman Brooklyn Hammons from Chandler. Photo/Below, freshman Savanah Gaylord from…
Lifestyle
Upper left, the Stroud Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr. Tim Moore by Logan Miller. In the upper right, Julie Bivin receives…
Juanita McElvany Hill Leak has accomplished a lot of living in 100 years.
She was born on January 30, 1924, between the cities of Prague and Okmulgee to…
Stroud resident Agnes Baker recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Born on Jan. 22, 1924,…