Lincoln County News

Runner

Runner

Runner

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Stroud pre-K runner Swayzie Powell nears the finish line at the Stroud Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday morning. Cheering her on are Stroud high school runners Javira Tilton, Brennyn Neeley and Mia Orr. For more on cross country, see C section. Photo/Beth Young

CMA hears update on water plant expansions

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Chandler Municipal Authority heard updates on the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants expansions at its regular meeting onAug. 11.Robert Mullins from SRB Engineering said Orr Construction is making progress on the water treatment plant.
Blakely Baldwin, Davenport, 3rd Grade

Blakely Baldwin, Davenport, 3rd Grade

First Day of School

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
We asked parents to submit Back to School photos and you all delivered. We have chosen our three favorite photos to feature in the newspaper, but everyone looked amazing. Check out our Facebook page for all the photos.

Agra approves alt-ed cooperative waiver request

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Agra School Board approved an alternative education cooperative waiver request so that the district can run its own program at its regular meeting on Aug. 10.

Prague School Board makes personnel decisions

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Prague School Board approved employment decisions and policies at its regular meeting on Aug. 10, as well as heard an update on the new high school construction.
Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones

Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones

Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones of Shawnee received healing along with her wings on August 9, 2026, at SSM Health Midwest City, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and dear friends. She was born on June 12, 1961, in Paris, Texas to Sonny Porche and Bobbie Jo Ball-Griffin.
Chandler second baseman Halle Herrmann makes a running catch of a pop fly during the Lady Lions’ win over Wellston on Monday. Backing up is right fielder Hope Crews. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler second baseman Halle Herrmann makes a running catch of a pop fly during the Lady Lions’ win over Wellston on Monday. Backing up is right fielder Hope Crews. Photo/Brian Blansett

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Week of August 10-15 CarneyFor the week: 2-3. Wins over Barnsdall (7-1) and Frontier (4-3). Losses to Glencoe (11-3), Frontier (4-2) and Tonkawa (11-1). Record: 2-5.Summer Keller threw five innings of three hit ball to lead the Lady Bulldogs over Barnsdall on Friday.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Above, some horses pause from their grazing to watch the runners at the Stroud cross country meet Saturday. Photo/ Brian Blansett Right, Chandler honored the 2016 state championship fastpitch team Monday at the home opener.
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