Lincoln County News

Stroud teen Payton Hogan was recognized at the Oklahoma Senate on May 5 for his bravery in helping save a man in September 2025. That day, Hogan heard a loud crash and ran outside to find a wrecked vehicle. He immediately jumped in to help pull the driver from the car before it was engulfed in flames. Photo/Oklahoma Senate

Chandler City Council votes to keep city manager

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to renew the employment contract for City Manager Jason Orr at its regular meeting on May 12.

Katherine (Kathy) Jordan

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Katherine (Kathy) Mechell Jordan was born to Cosetta and Ray Jordan in 1957. She entered into the afterlife on Monday, May 4, and is joined by her daughter, Katherinea, both of her parents, her sister, Audrey, her grandparents, and her ex-husband, Eddie Wilson.

Josef Simon Bowser

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Josef Simon Bowser was born June 9, 2005, and entered into rest April 18, 2026, at the age of 20. Josef was born in Cushing and raised in Chandler by his parents, Randy and Shelly (Simon) Bowser. He graduated in 2024 and dove right into work.In 2025, he started working at Dobson Fiber.

Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker was born inAugust 1939 at the family farm outside Carney, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a true farm girl - she milked cows and raised animals, including sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, and turkeys.

James Floyd Walker

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

James Floyd Walker was born January 8, 1932, in Prague to Harvey Walker and Edith (Welborn). He passed away on May 8, 2026, in Sparks at the age of 94.James was preceded in death by his parents, wife of over 60 years, two brothers, a sister and a son-in-law.

Chandler HS Senior Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Chandler High School held its senior awards on May 11. The following students received awards and/or scholarships.

McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

McLoud High School has announced the valedictorians and salutatorian of the Class of 2026. Addison Adams, Dawsen Branum, Jordyn Dennis, Dani Easley, Kaleb Fox, Lillian Lee, Taycee Lewis, Lydia Reece and Launa Troutt are the valedictorians, while Jonathan Yang is the salutatorian.

Stroud senior Peyton Davis, shown competing in the state track meet in the 100-meter hurdles, closed out her high school track career with 11 outdoor state championships, one indoor championship and the state record in the 100-meter hurdles. Photo/Beth Young

‘Kind of fast’

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Believe it or not, there was a time when Peyton Davis identified primarily as a softball player.“My freshman year, I did not think I was going to be outstanding in track,” she said. “I thought softball was going to be my thing.“I started running track in middle school, but it was never that serious.

Holland Herring celebrates as she rounds the bases following one of her two home runs against Silo in the state championship game. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale wins slow pitch

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Dale and Davenport went into the slow-pitch state tournament at Firelake last week with their programs at different places and they had different results, Dale won its eighth slow-pitch state championship by beating Silo, 18-17, in a thrilling home run derby of a championship game on Tuesday.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Top left, Elli Hilgenfeld from Chandler competes in the 100-meter hurdles. She took third in the event and fifth in the 300-meter hurdles.Photo/Brian Blansett Top right, Davenport’s Nevah Ray gets a welcome from her teammates at home plate after poling a two-run homer in the state tournament.

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