Opinion

A summer of small towns and big stories

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

When I accepted my internship at The Lincoln County News, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had only ever been to Chandler for a middle school basketball tournament, where my very important 20 points per game surely left a lasting impact.

Meeker FFA officer team

Meeker FFA officer team goes on leadership retreat

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Meeker FFA Chapter recently held its annual officer retreat, giving chapter officers an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year while strengthening their leadership and teamwork skills.The 2026–2027 Meeker FFA officer team includes President Baylee Weeks, Vice President Kadence...

Writing is hard, but so worth it

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Writing is hard.It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been doing it, or how much you love it.

A weekend before life got complicated

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

When I was growing up, I’d hear adults tell me to cherish my time in school, but I never really understood what that meant. As a kid surrounded by peers I’d known most of my life, it was hard to imagine things changing.

Stroud School Board makes new hires

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

TheStroudSchoolBoard made several personnel decisions at its regular meeting on July 13, among other things.The Board approved the employment of Jennifer Roberts as a special education co-op transportation driver, Shelley Wear as a high school special education teacher, Bobby Riley as a full-time...

Before screens took over childhood

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Every generation seems to think it is special, and most of them have a legitimate reason to.

Dating is awkward... sometimes

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Something that my friends have known about me for a very long time is that I can be a bit… clueless. Sometimes. Namely, when it comes to dating.I think a story that best exemplifies this is my first dating experience in South Korea.

Sports broadcast or gambling ad?

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

I’ve been a huge sports fan my whole life.Whether watching, playing or experiencing them through video games, I’ve always been surrounded by sports. I fell in love with soccer first, then basketball.

Lucy in the pond with Keds

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

When you lose someone you love, you remember random details about them that like to pop up from time to time. Sometimes it’s their favorite song or meal.Their smile. Perfume or cologne.WhenIthinkaboutMom, for whatever reason, I think about Keds.She loved Keds.

On the horse is Dawson Mitchell, surrounded by several awards he won at the recent Versatility Ranch Horse World Champsionship and his friends and family. He sits on Pete, who placed seventh overall at the champsionship. Photo Submitted by Courtney Gaylord.

Davenport native wins big at world horse show

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A Davenport native recently scored high at the American Quarter Horse Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show.Dawson Mitchell, who grew up in Davenport and is the son of Courtney Gaylord and Jason Mitchell, competed in several events at the show that took place in Amarillo, TX, from June 20...

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