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Charity Hobbs, a high school math teacher at North Rock Creek High School, is one of the coordinators for this year’s Ag Day at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair. Kacie Jasper, 4-H educator for Pottawatomie County, not shown here, is also coordinating the Ag Day with Hobbs. It will start about 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sep. 6 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition when third graders from across the county begin arriving at the Fair. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Ag Day at Pott County Fair

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Two area educators are bringing an event back to this year’s Pottawatomie County Free Fair that begins next week at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee.

Fall hunting season outlook

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Two area game wardens are predicting good hunting for the upcoming deer seasons this fall and they say they’ve also seen lots of young turkeys.But they also remind hunters to check some of the new rules and regulations that have been put in place this year as well.

Honoring a hero

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Mark Pitts has memories of his father Riley Leroy Pitts from when he was a child, much like anyone else. He remembers going into his parents’ bedroom in the morning and sitting on the floor because he didn’t want to wake them up.

Man faces three felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

An Oklahoma City man faces three felonies dealing with a child with the crimes allegedly occurring in Lincoln County.Mark Leon Miller, 58, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 15 with enabling child sexual abuse, enabling child sexual exploitation and child neglect.

The beat goes on for area bands

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

“We had the cops called out last year.”Kevin Couch’s laughter drifted over the notes played by the band marching back and forth across the parking lot behind him.

Lincoln County Commissioners

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Lincoln County commissioners have approved a donation resolution from LC Citizens Alliance for postage to mail the Public Notice regarding Wind Turbines.StateRep.

Trail cams

Brian Blansett Staff Column

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

A few days ago, Kindra and I put some trail cameras on property her family owns north of Meeker.The first week, we got some night-time pictures of deer. It’s possible it was the same doe a couple of times, but hey.

A memorable dove hunt

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

There used to be a time in my life when I anxiously awaited for Sep. 1 to come. That’s because it’s the opening day of dove season.It signals, too, that the fall hunting seasons are not far away.This coming Sunday is Sep. 1.Up until several years ago, that date was always marked on my calendar.

Defendant sentences in pair of felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

A man charged with drug trafficking, two other felonies and a misdemeanor has pleaded guilty and been sentenced Daniel Alejandro Cruz, 24 was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 13, 2023 with trafficking in illegal drugs, possessing a firearm during commission of a felony and...

Lincoln County Fair results

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Champion Nubian - Annabell McCarley Res. Champion - Anora Little Nigerian Sr. Yearling1st Place - Prudence Smothers2nd Place - Andrew Llanes3rd Place - Prudence Smothers Toggenburge Jr.

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