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Back to court next week in cruelty case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 13 on the felony disposition docket with his attorney, Kimberly Miller, who requested that they return on Jan....

Dale school board meets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dale Board of Education members have approved updating First United Bank signatures to current signatures for Will Jones, Erick Muncy and Tonya Landreth removing Charlie Dickinson, Ky Wilkins and Paula Ramsey.School Supt. Will Jones during his report advised board members that Middle School...
The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

Community program teaches hope

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
In a room tucked away on the second floor of the Hope Builders Society office on Seventh Street, a group of people gathered, some helping themselves to fruit and snack trays along the side of the room, others seated and chatting.In the front row, three women sat next to each other, nervously...

Formal charges filed in Meeker shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Formal felony charges have been filed against a landlord in Meeker who was shot and injured on New Year’s Eve morning after he pointed a handgun at a Lincoln County deputy who had responded to a call that morning.
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Casino preview

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The first slot machine was ceremoniously installed at the soon-to-open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino just outside Chandler.A plaque was fixed to the machine before it was wheeled up a red carpet and taken inside the casino at the event led by Joe Scibetta, senior vice president and general manager at...
Girl on the go

Girl on the go

Girl on the go

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
If there’s one thing to be said about Prague senior Harley Johnson, it’s that she likes to be involved.Not only does she run track and cross-country, but she’s also the treasurer of her school’s National Honor Society chapter, in mock trial, captain of the cheer team, in FFA, the chapter president...

County Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lincoln County commissioners this week opened and discussed bids on two projects, then decided to table any action until their Jan. 20. meeting.The commissioners also reappointed Lee Doolen to remain as chairman of the board and Marlon Miller as vice chairman.Commissioners opened and discussed bids...
Chandler contestant Marley Miller at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. File photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler contestant Marley Miller at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. File photo/Brian Blansett

Looking back at 2025

Mike Mccormick And Emily Kalka Staff Writers
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Here is the second part of our look back at 2025.- Associate District Judge Joseph Dobry asked lawyers to submit written arguments by July 2 to determine whether a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings would be issued.
Hay bales burn in a field near State Highway 18 during the outbreak of wildfires in Lincoln County on March 14, 2025. An estimate of more than 10,000 acres burned in those fires, with well over a dozen hitting the area, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management. Wildfire season tends to run in the area from about November until things green up in the spring, though it depends on weather conditions year-to-year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Hay bales burn in a field near State Highway 18 during the outbreak of wildfires in Lincoln County on March 14, 2025. An estimate of more than 10,000 acres burned in those fires, with well over a dozen hitting the area, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management. Wildfire season tends to run in the area from about November until things green up in the spring, though it depends on weather conditions year-to-year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Beware: fire season’s here

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
While Lincoln County is no stranger to wildfires, the area could be looking at a higher risk this year.A monthly report from the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho released on Jan. 2 reported that underlying dryness has been building in much of the Southern Area of the U.S., which includes...
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