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Commissioners discuss E911 special election

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed the possibility of calling a special election on the dissolution of the E911 Trust Authority Board at their regular meeting on May 19, but ultimately took no action.“They just lost their executive director again.

Waving high school good-bye

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Stroud City Manager Bob Pearman announced his desire for retirement at the regular City Council meeting on May 14.Pearman plans to continue in his current role until a replacement is found, with the City hoping to post an open position this week.

Early Memorial Day holiday deadline

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the May 28 issue. The deadline for all ads, legals and obituaries will be 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Our office will be closed on May 25. You made submit ads by email to ads@lcnok.

Stroud teen Payton Hogan was recognized at the Oklahoma Senate on May 5 for his bravery in helping save a man in September 2025. That day, Hogan heard a loud crash and ran outside to find a wrecked vehicle. He immediately jumped in to help pull the driver from the car before it was engulfed in flames. Photo/Oklahoma Senate

Chandler City Council votes to keep city manager

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to renew the employment contract for City Manager Jason Orr at its regular meeting on May 12.

Chandler HS Senior Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Chandler High School held its senior awards on May 11. The following students received awards and/or scholarships.

McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

McLoud High School has announced the valedictorians and salutatorian of the Class of 2026. Addison Adams, Dawsen Branum, Jordyn Dennis, Dani Easley, Kaleb Fox, Lillian Lee, Taycee Lewis, Lydia Reece and Launa Troutt are the valedictorians, while Jonathan Yang is the salutatorian.

Wellston FFA wins at State

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wellston FFA performed well during the 100th Oklahoma FFA Convention on May 6, with two members coming home with hardware.

Members of the public and the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce attended the ribbon-cutting for the new OSU Lincoln County Extension Office on May 7. The building sits next to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds and features offices, conference rooms, meeting areas and more for the Lincoln County area. Photo/Emily Kalka

Members of the public and the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

SSC announces 2026 graduates

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Seminole State College held its commencement exercises on May 8 at the Raymond Harber Field Houseoncampus.Thiswas for students who completed degree requirements at the end of the 2026 spring and summer semesters, as well as the 2025 fall semester.Degrees were presented by Dr.

Lady Pirates - Class 4A slow pitch

State champs!

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Area athletes brought home seven state championships over the weekend. Stroud’s Peyton Davis won the Class 2A 100-meter dash and 100-meter hurdles, giving her an incredible 11 state championships in her career. She won the 100 meters four years in a row.

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