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Agra School Board approves new policies

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Agra School Board approved personnel and policies for the upcoming school year, among other items, during its regular meeting on July 13.The Board approved the assignment of Jeana Bateson, RN and current Merdian Technology Center Health Careers instructor, as an adjunct instructor for Anatomy...
Marley Miller and her horse, Pete, pose after a run in the barrel racing Thursday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. Photo/Brian Blansett

Marley Miller and her horse, Pete, pose after a run in the barrel racing Thursday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. Photo/Brian Blansett

Local racing toward hometown rodeo

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
It’s hard to believe that 15-year-old Marley Miller has been competing in rodeos for about 11 years.She started around 3 or 4 years old, and now competes in barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway and ribbon roping.
A road still worth traveling; tourists hit Route 66

A road still worth traveling; tourists hit Route 66

A road still worth traveling; tourists hit Route 66

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
As its centennial approaches on Nov. 11, many travelers are taking to Route 66 to experience the history, roadside attractions and small towns that made the Mother Road an American icon.Ron and Jennifer Riley of Bartlesville were among them.ThecoupletraveledRoute66fromQuapawthrough Oklahoma for...

OTA: Interchange work to start fall 2026

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Arepresentative from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority updated the Chandler Municipal Authority on upcoming construction plans for the area at its regular meeting on July 14, among other items.Ladan Nelson from OTA said the Chandler Interchange would be the first project and is set to start in Fall...
McLoud steer wrestler Dally Trussell from McLoud threw his steer Tuesday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo and celebrated with a dive into a large pool of rainwater that collected in the area after an early evening shower. Dally emerged muddy but happy and qualified for the short go-round, and finished seventh in the average on three steers. Photo/Brian Blansett

McLoud steer wrestler Dally Trussell from McLoud threw his steer Tuesday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo and celebrated with a dive into a large pool of rainwater that collected in the area after an early evening shower. Dally emerged muddy but happy and qualified for the short go-round, and finished seventh in the average on three steers. Photo/Brian Blansett

Freefalling at IFYR

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Agra school board authorizes super as signer on accounts

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
TheAgra Board of Education authorized Superintendent Delbert Rossiter to serve as a signer on all district checking, savings and investment accounts during a special meeting July 7.

Prague school board approves bond sale

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Prague Board of Education accepted a bid from BOK financial to purchase $840,000 in voter-approved building bonds during a special meeting July 10.BOK submitted the lowest bid, with a net interest cost of $62,882.40 and an average interest rate of 3.743 percent.The board also approved a...
Max shows his softer side with some baby chicks. Photo/Beth Young

Max shows his softer side with some baby chicks. Photo/Beth Young

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

July 31 final day of registration for runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The final day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 25 primary run-off election, Carney School Board and Town ofTryon special elections is Friday, July 31, according to Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley.People eligible to apply are U.S. citizens...
In the photo on the left, David Timmons and DaNae Peters perform a scene of “Drop Dead!” On the right, Chris Reed plays Dick Scorcese/Inspector Mounds in “Drop Dead!” Photo/Emily Kalka

In the photo on the left, David Timmons and DaNae Peters perform a scene of “Drop Dead!” On the right, Chris Reed plays Dick Scorcese/Inspector Mounds in “Drop Dead!” Photo/Emily Kalka

Play festival brings comedy, feels to the stage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
low-budget production, making in rife with slapstick humor.Dani Skelton, who plays aging diva Constance, said the dinner theatre is always going to be funny and light.“I seriously doubt they are going to do the theater that’s going to, you know, make you cry or something.
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