Lincoln County News

Sentence modification denied on sex crimes

A Chandler woman’s case motion to have her 30 years in prison for conviction of two felonies modified has been denied by a District Judge.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.
Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

Stroud Public Schools has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2025. The valedictorians are Kamden Bray, Sage Hightower, Laci O’Donnell, Erin Sellers and Cash Wright. The salutatorian is Dawson Szot.Kamden Bray Kamden Bray is the daughter of Timothy and Jennifer Bray.

10-year-old dies in UTV crash

A 10-year-old died last eek when the Utility Terrain Vehicle he was driving rolled on a county road north of Prague.One of his passengers was critically injured.
State time!

State time!

State time!

The spring sports seasons are reaching a climax, with the softball state tournaments and the state track meets this week. Area schools will be well-represented at both events. On Thursday, McLoud takes on Pott County rival Tecumseh at 10 a.m.
Paul Gerald Taylor

Paul Gerald Taylor

Paul Gerald Taylor

Paul Gerald Taylor was born February 26, 1929, in Davenport to Barney and Edith (Smith) Taylor. He passed away on April 20, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 96.Paul was a proud World War II Veteran, having served as a Radio Operator.
Carl A Johnson, III

Carl A Johnson, III

Carl A Johnson, III

Carl A Johnson, III was born on June 20, 1957, in Escondido, California, to Carl A Johnson II and Elizabeth L. (Wehrung) Johnson.Hepassedinto God’shandsonSunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 67.
Some members of the Chandler JH Student Council. From left to right: Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner, Karyss Campbell, Addilyn Miller, Gracie Dawley and Lexi Ledford. Photo/Emily Kalka

Some members of the Chandler JH Student Council. From left to right: Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner, Karyss Campbell, Addilyn Miller, Gracie Dawley and Lexi Ledford. Photo/Emily Kalka

Students raise money for burn victim

The community of Chandler has come together yet again to help a local family.Members of the Student Council at Chandler Junior High are currently organizing the Walk for Will fundraiser, aiming to raise money to support the Conley-Fergusons as they recover from the tragedy of the March wildfires.
Stroud Trike-a-thon

Stroud Trike-a-thon

Stroud Trike-a-thon

Stroud Head Start held its annual St. Jude Trikea- thon Friday. The class was able to raise $450 in donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pictured above front row: Tillie Billings, Jordan Shields, Cody Smith, Colin Reed, Denver Anthony, and Camilla Washington.

Special commission meeting

Lincoln County commissioners this week during a special meeting adopted a resolution for erosion control and retention at the Fairgrounds.They also approved a plat for Oakwood Valley in District 1.

Special commissioners’ meeting

A Meeker man is facing two felonies and a bench warrant for his arrest was issued at the same time but has now been returned.