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Shay, an Irish Wolfhound, lopes after the bunny on the 405 FastCat & K9 Speedway track. The pup participated in a seminar on June 22 for the AKC dog sport Fast Cat, a timed 100-yard dash. Dogs compete against themselves and earn titles by gaining points with each official, timed run. 405 FastCat typically runs seminars twice a month. Photos/Emily Kalka

Shay, an Irish Wolfhound, lopes after the bunny on the 405 FastCat & K9 Speedway track. The pup participated in a seminar on June 22 for the AKC dog sport Fast Cat, a timed 100-yard dash. Dogs compete against themselves and earn titles by gaining points with each official, timed run. 405 FastCat typically runs seminars twice a month. Photos/Emily Kalka

Fast fun in the dog days of summer

Muscles tensed as the whirl of the lure filled the air alongside excited pants of dogs of various ages and sizes. Just under that was the soft thump of tails hitting soft grass.“Ready… tally ho!” Underneath an awning, a woman stepped back, letting go of a lanky Irish Wolfhound.

Deferred term in strangulation

A Chandler man facing a felony charge of domestic abuse by strangulation has pleaded no contest to an amended charge and drawn a deferred term.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court against Bradley Mark Mugele, 39 at the time, on Sep. 27, 2022.

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Superintendent’s Honor Roll Ninth GradeGarret Comstock Emme Gabeau Kellan Kisch Alexis Krugle Austin Montoya Bryce Pearcy Addilyn Tipton Holly Turner Baylee WeeksTenth GradeDelilah Campbell Kara Casteel Gage Danielewicz Keagan Edmonds Devyn Frazier Jon Fulghum Aiden Hessman Brooklyn Lynch Mariah...
Recent grads of Central Tech’s Surgical Technology program celebrate after graduation. Among them is Aaliyah Fowler from Chandler. From left to right, Hannah Brave, Hominy; Kallen Johnson, Harrah; Sophia Wilkett, Tryon; Ashlynn Mitchell, Stillwater; Aimee Laymance, Stillwater; Todd Prough, Instructor; Alexis Lumly, Sapulpa; Ashawntae Boyd, Cushing;Aaliyah Fowler, Chandler;Abbiegail Prill, Terlton; Brinley Pritchard, Bristow. Photo/Central Tech

Recent grads of Central Tech’s Surgical Technology program celebrate after graduation. Among them is Aaliyah Fowler from Chandler. From left to right, Hannah Brave, Hominy; Kallen Johnson, Harrah; Sophia Wilkett, Tryon; Ashlynn Mitchell, Stillwater; Aimee Laymance, Stillwater; Todd Prough, Instructor; Alexis Lumly, Sapulpa; Ashawntae Boyd, Cushing;Aaliyah Fowler, Chandler;Abbiegail Prill, Terlton; Brinley Pritchard, Bristow. Photo/Central Tech

Iowa State Univ. announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

Iowa State University recently released its Spring 2024 Dean’s List, which included a student from Lincoln County.Sarah Elisa McFadden, from Wellston, Oklahoma, made the list. She is a senior studying criminal justice.
Robert Ruck, president and COO of M International, presents Drew Clovis from Stroud with a $2,500 scholarship from Mint Turbines and M International at the Stroud Awards Ceremony in May. Peyton Gaylord from Davenport and Makenna Hall from Stroud also recieved scholarships. Photo/Mint Turbines

Robert Ruck, president and COO of M International, presents Drew Clovis from Stroud with a $2,500 scholarship from Mint Turbines and M International at the Stroud Awards Ceremony in May. Peyton Gaylord from Davenport and Makenna Hall from Stroud also recieved scholarships. Photo/Mint Turbines

Local biz awards $2,500 in scholarships to 3 LinCo students

Three students from Lincoln County were awarded scholarships from Mint Turbines in Stroud in May.Makenna Hall of Stroud, Peyton Gaylord of Davenport and Andrew Clovis of Stroud received the 2024 Rob Ruck Scholarship, which awarded $2,500 to each, according to a press release.

Stroud alum graduates from Southwestern College

Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, announced its spring graduating class on June 6, which included Gage Parrick from Stroud.Parrick graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in LiberalArts and Sciences, according to a press release from the college.

Chandler alum graduates from Fort Hays State

Fort Hays State University announced its spring 2024 graduates on June 17. Among them was an alumnus from Chandler.Elizabeth Moore graduated with an Associate of General Studies. The university recognized approximately 1,666 graduates in its May 10 and 11 commencement ceremonies.

Wellston to hold pre-Independence Day event

Churches, local businesses and organizations are coming together for the first annual Wellston Faith Family Freedom Event on June 28.The event is a pre-Independence Day celebration for the community that kicks things off the weekend before the Fourth of July.

Trials set for McLoud pair

Jury trials have been scheduled for two McLoud men facing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony.
Lincoln County residents listen as Thomas Holmes and others speak at a countywide meeting on June 11 at the Route 66 Interpretative Center, presenting information on wind farm projects in the area. Holmes spoke about the land agreements, while others spoke about the effect of turbines on wildlife, insurance coverage regarding turbines, the effect on weather radars, and other topics. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Lincoln County residents listen as Thomas Holmes and others speak at a countywide meeting on June 11 at the Route 66 Interpretative Center, presenting information on wind farm projects in the area. Holmes spoke about the land agreements, while others spoke about the effect of turbines on wildlife, insurance coverage regarding turbines, the effect on weather radars, and other topics. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Insurance coverage discussed at meeting on wind turbines

Local insurance agents cautioned landowners to contact their insurance carriers before signing wind farm leases at a local county-wide meeting on June 11 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center.