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Wellston FFA hosts trophy auction

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Wellston 4H and FFA Booster Club hosted their annual trophy and benefit auction Saturday, October 11th. There were nearly one hundred and fifty community members in attendance, raising over $25,000 to supportWellston 4H and FFA members.

Chandler’s fastpitch team and drama department are headed for state competitions. The Lady Lions swept Jones in their fastpitch Super regional and will play Sequoyah-Tahlequah at noon Thursday in the state tournament. The game will be on Field 4 at the Softball Hall of Fame complex in Oklahoma City. For more on softball, see Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

OFF TO STATE!

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Manslaughter charge filed

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

A Meeker man faces a first degree manslaughter charge after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a fatal multiple traffic collision in Lincoln County in late August.Michael Lee Angel Figueroa, 31, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Last Friday, the Stroud Pre-K classes visited the local fire station. The students were able to get an up close experience with spraying the water! Pictured above is Elora McDoulett getting her chance at soaking just about everything around her. See more photos on Page 2A. Photo/Baylee Billings

At the fire station

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Grants for Agra, Carney FFA chapters

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Agra and Carney FFA chapters were two of three to receive technology and innovation grants for STEM education, according to a press release from Devon Energy and Ovintiv Inc., which are sponsoring the grants.

Guilty plea in felonies

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Prague man charged with three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, has entered a guilty plea.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, against Ted William Griffi n, 35.

Area bands bring home hardware

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Three area bands competed at competitions this weekend, with two bringing home trophies.McLoud High School marching band competed at Konowa Band Day on Saturday in Konowa, placing fourth overall in field and parade combined and third overall in field.

McLoud, Chandler drama go edgy

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A melodious wailing pierces through the silence and darkness. It’s followed by gasps. By people flinching away, with nervous looks darting over shoulders and into the shadows. But then, the group breaks out into spontaneous noise with no melody.There’s banging on the floor, desks, overturned chairs.

Kristie Hammock

County commission

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week appointed a new County Court Clerk to fill the position that longtime Court Clerk Cindy Kirby is stepping down from after 21 years.On Monday of this week, commissioners unanimously appointed Kirby’s first deputy Kristie Hammock to succeed Kirby.

Motion continued

Mike Mccormick Sta Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A motion to revoke has been continued against a Shawnee man who earlier pleaded guilty and was handed a suspended sentence.Jonathon Lee Nice, 36, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court with child abuse on Sep. 22, 2023.

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