Lincoln County News

Saundra Kay (Hornbeak) Dillard

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Saundra Kay Dillard, beloved mother and wife, gained her eternal wings on July 29, 2026, at the age of 71.

Absentee ballot deadline on Aug. 10

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than Monday, Aug. 10 by 5 p.m.Absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways, according to Lincoln County Election Board...

Man arrested for destroying ATM

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

A charge of malicious injury to property was filed against a Stroud man on July 30, over an incident involving anATMonJuly25.MichaelVincentThomas was charged with one felony count of malicious injury to property - over $1,000.

My name is Bo-Luke. I am a lifetime resident of Lincoln County, Ok. I was born on May 20, 2013, the day after the big Carney tornado, down on S 3420 Road in Chandler. I was about six weeks old when my owner Jonathan McDade picked me out, he was seven years old at the time. I am currently 13 years old, and my owner Jonathan is now 20. I’m just living out my old man years relaxing and stuff. I love sunshine, people and pig ears from Atwoods. Photo/Kristy Lewis

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

New outdoor warning siren installed in Meeker

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

A new high-powered outdoor warning siren was installed near the Meeker Police Station and Meeker Fire Station No. 2 on July 24, improving public safety for residents and reducing risk to firefighters during severe weather.TheFederalSignal2001130 electro-mechanical rotating siren, supplied through...

Two men arrested for burglary in Davenport

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Burglary charges were filed against two men for an incident in Davenport in mid-July.District Attorney Adam Panter filed one felony count of burglary in the second degree against Raymond George, 60, and Gregory Cobbs, 65, on July 30, according to court documents.George has two previous felony...

Young wins award

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

All-State games

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Several area athletes were in action at the Oklahoma Coaches All-State games last week.Right, Memphis Burdine from North Rock Creek drives through some contact during the large school allstate game.Below left, Stroud’s Jacob Beck and coach Josh Presley pose on the sidelines before the football...

Who you gonna call? The landlord...

Emily Kalka

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

For those who may not remember my column last week, I shared the humorous story of my quirky (and spook-loving) friends who were all disappointed that my house is not haunted.I may have spoken too soon.Now, this very well could be high temps and weak Command Strips.Or it could be a ghost.

Seminole State releases honor roll

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Seminole State College has released its summer honor rolls. The following local students were on the lists.The list includes students who completed six or more credits during the summer term and earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

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