Emily KalkaStaff writer Gaming brings up a variety of stereotypes. Usually something that kids do to waste time when they should be doing homework. However, the tides are changing.With the rapid growth of esports around the country, gaming is now seen as a sport that could lead to scholarships or…
A Lincoln County resident during Monday’s commissioners meeting requested that they ban wind turbines from being constructed in flood plains.Ms. Robbie McCommas was listed on Monday’s agenda to address the Board of Commissioners and that was the issue she brought to them.District 3 Commissioner Lee…
The Chosen House, a non-profit, faith-based, sober-living home for women in Lincoln County, has moved house. After months of construction, the doors are open at its new, larger location in Chandler.Founded by sisters Mari and Kim Battle, The Chosen House provides women with life skills and…
A Harrah man has waived his preliminary hearing on a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide after his four-yearold son reportedly jumped from his pickup truck and was run over by the vehicle.A formal charge of second degree manslaughter, a felony, or in the alternative…
Dear Editor, Oklahomans are being ripped off by the Insurance Industry when it comes to Homeowners Insurance. It’s time to quit being silent about this travesty and speak up about the inequality being perpetrated on our residents. Research shows that Oklahoma has the highest rates in the nation…
Most of us have that teacher—the one who made school worth it or fun. Maybe they believed in you when no one else did, pushing you in all the ways you needed to be pushed to recognize your own potential.For me, that teacher is Mrs. Anna Myers.She was my eighthgrade English teacher. Where other kids…
It’s been nine years now that I started trying to walk each day in hopes of getting more exercise. I usually try to walk around a mile, some days a little less, on some more.With my cell phone on my hip, it’s easy to keep track of the steps I’m taking and how far I go.Unless it’s raining or snowing…
Wild hogs remain rampant throughout different portions of Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties and they are continuing to damage property in various areas.A better solution needs to be considered than is in place now.The hog problem isn’t new to either Lincoln or Pottawatomie County. It just continues…
Above, Stroud sophomore Peyton Davis broke the 43-year-old school record in the 200 meter dash last week at the 66 Conference track meet last weekend. She clocked a time of 26.2, eclipsing the 2.63 by Barbara Seibel in 1981. Photo/Beth Young.Below, Chandler’s Scotty Ray and Prague’s J’ohn Friend…
Six area schools moved into regional slow-pitch tournaments this week. Chandler, North Rock Creek, McLoud and Prague are playing in Class 5A and Dale and Stroud are in Class 4A. Two teams from each regional will qualify for next week’s state tournaments.Above, Dale’s Karsen Griggs watches her home…
A Stroud man facing a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance, has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment is scheduled.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 6, 2023 against Dillon Young, 30.A first…
A Lincoln County resident during Monday’s commissioners meeting requested that they ban wind…
The Chosen House, a non-profit, faith-based, sober-living home for women in Lincoln County, has…
Six area schools moved into regional slow-pitch tournaments this week. Chandler, North Rock Creek,…
Emily KalkaStaff writer Gaming brings up a variety of stereotypes. Usually something that kids do to waste time when they should be doing homework. However, the tides are changing.With the rapid growth of esports around the country, gaming is now seen as a sport that could lead to scholarships or even a career. Three schools in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties have embraced the growing trend and added esports programs.Noah Stelzer at Prague High School was 100% behind starting their esports program, which is now in its second year. He said…
Lincoln County News
A Harrah man has waived his preliminary hearing on a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide after his four-yearold son reportedly jumped…
Dear Editor, Oklahomans are being ripped off by the Insurance Industry when it comes to Homeowners Insurance. It’s time to quit being silent about this…
Most of us have that teacher—the one who made school worth it or fun. Maybe they believed in you when no one else did, pushing you in all the ways you needed…
Sports
Above, Stroud sophomore Peyton Davis broke the 43-year-old school record in the 200 meter dash last week at the 66 Conference track meet last weekend. She…
Girls 100 Meter Dash2. Davis, Peyton,, Stroud 12.573. Hilgenfeld, Cali, Chandler, 12.796. Dauman, Liyah, Prague, 13.20.18 McGuire, Emi, Chandler, 13.8519…
Above, it was a tight first heat in the girls 100 meters Saturday at the Tiger Classic in Stroud. From left are Savanna Gaylord from Wellston, Cali Hilgenfeld…
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,…