Lincoln County News

Summer softball

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Chandler, Stroud and McLoud have been getting the work in this summer in the McLoud summer league.All were in action last Thursday, with each team getting in two games.Above,Stroud pitcher Kailee Juarez gives a big stride as she delivers a pitch against Harrah.

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

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.

Caitlyn Marie Bookout

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Caitlyn Marie Bookout passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.Caitlyn was born on Tuesday, September 5, 2000, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Jamie (Byrd) Pittman and Benjmain Freeze.Caitlyn was preceded in death by her two grandmothers.

Alicia Kaye Fox

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Alicia Kaye Tarter Fox, 69, returned to her heavenly home on June 22, 2025, where she was greeted by her Lord and Savior, her parents, and sister. She was born on her Daddy’s birthday, November 19, 1955 to Jack and Lorene Tarter.

Donald Eugene “Don” Grotheer

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Donald Eugene “Don” Grotheer, age 86, of Tryon, Oklahoma, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30. A graveside funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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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