Lincoln County News

Davenport announces valedictorian, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Davenport High School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorians of the graduating Class of 2026. The valedictorian is Landry Miller, while the salutatorians are Kyle Fox and Helen Orr.Landy Miller, Valedictorian Landry Renee Miller is the daughter of Troy and Kelly Miller.

State Senate passes bill on data center protections

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A bill that would put in place protections from higher utility prices and instill more transparency around data centers has passed the Oklahoma State Senate, according to a press release from the Senate.

Chandler senior Landon Earp (front, center) has commited to wrestling for Northeastern OklahomaA&M College. He signed a letter of intent on Monday, May 4 at the Freeman Fieldhouse. Here he sits surrounded by wrestling coaches Kallie Jo Petrie (left) and Franklin Ward (right), with his brothers and parents behind him. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Voter registration deadline approaching in May

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The last day to register to vote for the June 16 State and County Primary Election is May 22, Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.Bromley said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17.

Carney couple charged with harboring a fugitive

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

ACarney couple charged with harboring a fugitive made their initial appearances in court on April 30, with both set for prepreliminary hearings on July 9, according to court documents.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

McLoud High School held three sold-out performances of “Beetlejuice Jr” from Thursday to Saturday last week. In the top left photo, Remy Whitney (Ensemble), Braydon White (Charles Deetz), Abree Haney (Lydia Deetz) and Alivia Alford (Delia Schlimmer) perform during the famous dinner party scene.

Asher wins Oklahoma Propane scholarship

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Chandler High School student Lonna Asher has been awarded a scholarship from the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council, according to a press release.

Deadline for absentee ballots approaching soon

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Voters in Lincoln County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 State and County Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.

Carolyn Maxine (Murray) Mitchell

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Carolyn Maxine (Murray) Mitchell, 77, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on April 20, 2026.Carolyn was born on September 9, 1947, in Winfield, Kansas, to Woodrow and Maxine Murray.

Davenport’s Lady Bulldogs pose with their plaque from the regional tournament and will play in the Class A state tournament Wednesday afternoon.

Relearning the old ways

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tradition is returning to Davenport softball.The once-proud program has won 24 state championships in softball, but hasn’t played in a state tournament in a decade.

Senior Jacob Beck clears a hurdle en route to qualifying for state in the 300 hurdles and breaking Stroud’s school record. Photo/ Brian Blansett

State bound!

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Area track teams had a strong showing at Saturday’s regional meets.The Stroud girls won their Class 2A regional and a total of 38 athletes from across the area qualified for state in individual events and 20 relay teams qualified.

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