Lincoln County News

Wellston Board ends municipal tax, no action on fire dept

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wellston’s Town Board held a special meeting on July 28 to discuss the cessation of a municipal sales tax and went into executive session to discuss the employment of seven city employees, including three from the fire department.The Board voted to end the one-half percent sales tax, effective on...
Chandler Band Director Zachary Fisher directs members of the Pride of Chandler marching band through warm-ups at band camp on July 31. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Band Director Zachary Fisher directs members of the Pride of Chandler marching band through warm-ups at band camp on July 31. Photo/Emily Kalka

Marching band season rolls in

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Despite the early hour, the summer heat is intense. The teens out on the field stretch and run laps before taking what will be the first of many water breaks.Already, many have broken a sweat, with red faces and heavy breathing.But this is just a warm-up to get the day started.
Theatre camp puts on Seussical

Theatre camp puts on Seussical

Theatre camp puts on Seussical

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Lincoln County On-Stage has once again teamed up with Chandler Public Schools to put on the annual, summer children’s theatre workshop.
Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Warnetha Mary Simek was born March 9, 1938, in Meeker to Warner and Loretha (Hignite) Pruitt.
Regina J James

Regina J James

Regina J James

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Regina J James (Gina) loved being called Boo, Mom, Gina, Grandma Boo, sister, daughter, friend and the list goes on.After battlingALS Gina left her friends and family peacefully with a smile on her face at 49 years old.
Richard Lee Stewart

Richard Lee Stewart

Richard Lee Stewart

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Richard Lee Stewart was born August 3, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, to Ruth Barrow-Stewart and Jake H Stewart.
Nancy Charlene Durbin

Nancy Charlene Durbin

Nancy Charlene Durbin

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Nancy Charlene Durbin, a longtime resident of Agra, OK, went home to be with Jesus on July 28, 2026.She left quite a legacy for her loved ones.So, when you think of her, just know that “there was only ONE Nancy Durbin”.Services were held at TryonAssembly of God onAugust 1, 2026, at 10 a.m....

County Commissioners

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners renewed a sublease agreement with Stroud Public Schools at their regular meeting on July 20.The sublease was first signed on Dec. 1, 2016, and is renewed at the beginning of every fiscal year until it’s paid off.The Commissioners approved Bid #26-08 with H&H...

Prague School Board approves handbook

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Prague School Board approved hand books for the next school year as well as a handful of personnel decisions at its regular meeting on July 13.The Board approved student handbooks for the high school, middle school, elementary school and early childhood center at the meeting, along with staff...
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