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Oklahahoma Promise program expansion

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The children of longtime teachers now qualify for the Oklahoma Promise Scholarship, so long as their household income is under 700 percent of the federal poverty level.

Embezzlement charge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
A Chandler woman who was by Meeker police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in June has been formally charged with embezzlment.Lesa Manning, 64, was charged in Lincoln County District with one count of embezzlement.

Demos meet

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Lincoln County Democrats will hold their next meeting on Thursday, July 10 at the Chandler Public Library. The meeting begins at 6:00PM; doors will open at 5:30. For more information contact Tony Perna at 918-968-5033
Charles Palmer (left) and Cody Paige (Right), the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, stand together in front of their Stroud motel, which is currently under renovation. Photo/Bradley Jager

Charles Palmer (left) and Cody Paige (Right), the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, stand together in front of their Stroud motel, which is currently under renovation. Photo/Bradley Jager

Bringing back a landmark

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
On a stretch of Route 66 in Stroud, a piece of local history is getting a second chance, thanks to two hometown firefighters with a vision and a whole lot of grit.
A crowd estimated at 1,200 people was treated to a rousing fireworks show at Wellston Saturday night. The show was behind the elementary school and had enough fireworks to require an intermission. Davenport, Chandler, Stroud, Meeker and Prague will have Independence Day activities this weekend. Photo/Baylee Billings

A crowd estimated at 1,200 people was treated to a rousing fireworks show at Wellston Saturday night. The show was behind the elementary school and had enough fireworks to require an intermission. Davenport, Chandler, Stroud, Meeker and Prague will have Independence Day activities this weekend. Photo/Baylee Billings

Independence Day!

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Communities around Lincoln County are gearing up for their annual Fourth of July celebrations this Friday.Chandler will host their annual fireworks display at Bell Cow Lake on July 4. Fireworks are set to go off once it gets dark.

July 4 closure

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Lincoln County News will close on July 4 for Independence Day. This will not affect deadlines for the July 10 issue. It’s still Monday at 5 p.m. for ads, legals, obituaries and letters to the editor.
Decision pending on hotel building

Decision pending on hotel building

Decision pending on hotel building

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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 will be issued. He will then issue a written ruling.The hearing was held on June 25 at the Lincoln County Courthouse.
Michael Pritchard

Michael Pritchard

Pritchard wins

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Incoming Meeker High School freshman, Michael Pritchard, recently received an award that distinguishes himself among cattle breeders.Pritchard received the Ultra Black Brangus Cow- Calf Pair of the Year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Meeker Town Board approves budgets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Meeker Town Board of Trustees have approved both the General Operating and Public Works Authority budgets for 2025-2026.They unanimously approved a General Operating budget of $923,040 which is about $76,000 different than the current budget which ends June 30.

Northwestern State honor roll

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Northwestern Oklahoma State University announced its spring semester honor roll lists.To make the President’s Honor Roll, students must make all A’s or a 4.0 grade-point average in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours or nine graduate hours.
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