Lincoln County News

Randy Gene Flowers

Randy Gene Flowers

Randy Gene Flowers

Randy Gene Flowers, age 72, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his home on April 21, 2025.Randy was born on October 3, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Meeker High School in 1970, where he was a talented student, athlete, and musician.
Playoff softball

Playoff softball

Playoff softball

Chandler’s slowpitch season came to an end Monday at Tecumseh, as the Lady Lions lost a pair of games to Purcell and Bethel. They finished the season with a 20-8 record and ranked No. 7 in the season.
Stroud’s Peyton Davis, center, leading the pack in the 100 meter dash, one of three events she won at Cashion. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud’s Peyton Davis, center, leading the pack in the 100 meter dash, one of three events she won at Cashion. Photo/Mario Holland

High school track results

At Cashion Boys:100 M Dash: Aiden Collins (Stroud) 11.53, 5th200 M Dash: Aiden Collins (Stroud) 24.29, 11th400 M Dash: Landon Kulp (Wellston) 56.48, 16th800 M Run: Landon Kulp (Wellson), 2:18.27, 15th1600 M Run: Wylee Terrell (Wellston), 5:03.43, 10th; Aiden Young (Stroud) 5:20.
Stroud sophomore golfer Jett Cooper recently won the tournament in Cushing, his fourth win in six outings this season. He won the tournament in a playoff and carded eight birdies, five coming on the last nine holes. He also won at Stroud, Bethany and the conference tournament at Seminole. Photo/ provided

Stroud sophomore golfer Jett Cooper recently won the tournament in Cushing, his fourth win in six outings this season. He won the tournament in a playoff and carded eight birdies, five coming on the last nine holes. He also won at Stroud, Bethany and the conference tournament at Seminole. Photo/ provided

Golfer Jett Cooper

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Above, Ruthie Capps makes a relay to first during Chandler’s regional tournament game with Purcell. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Stroud’s Aiden Collins winning the long jump at the Cashion meet. Photo/ Mario Holland Left, Meeker catcher Brodey Manning tags the Dewar runner out.

Outage halts Park Road testing

State testing at Park Road Elementary School in Chandler was postponed after a downed power line partially disrupted power to the school, according to Superintendent Scott Baade.Severe storms moved through the area early Tuesday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and some hail.

Hearing continued in embezzlement

A dispositional hearing has been continued for a Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement, who has pleaded not guilty..

Health awards in Lincoln County

Businesses, entities, schools and other organizations in Lincoln County have been recognized by the state for their public health initiatives.

Four charged with conpiracy

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer Four men have been charged with conspiring to bring contraband into the Lincoln County Jail.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.Formal charges of conspiracy were filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr.