Lincoln County News

Ollie “Ruth” Bell

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Ollie “Ruth” Bell, a long-time resident of Prague, Oklahoma,passedawayonSunday,October27,2024, at the age of 87. Ruth was born on February 24, 1937, in Port Neches, Texas. She was the daughter of Harry Welby and Annie Myrtis (Smith) Gentz.

Bonnie Lou Skaley Beck

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Bonnie Lou Skaley Beck was born October 26,1952,inFargo,North Dakota to Theodore and Esther (Blumhardt) Skaley.Shepassedaway October 28, 2024 in Stroud at the age of 72.She is survived by her husband, two children, two brothers and a sister.

Haile B. Cunningham

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Haile B. Cunningham died peacefully at his home in Chandler, OK on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old.Haile married the love of his life, Georgie Goodnight, on April 2, 1960, in Sparks, OK.Thisunionproducedtwo children JR and Twila.

Bobby Wayne Lickliter

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Bobby Wayne Lickliter was born January 6, 1946, inWarwick, Oklahoma to Jess and Viola (Sullivan-Smith) Lickliter. He passed away November 1, 2024, in Meeker at the age of 78.Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, brother and stepfather.

Lincoln County in disaster area

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Lincoln County commissioners were informed during Monday’s meeting that the county has been included in a State of Emergency Declaration due to storms that struck the county early Sunday morning.Gov. Kevin Stitt declared the State of Emergency on Sunday for several Oklahoma counties.

Not guilty in OnCue shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A Lincoln County jury has found two Texas men not guilty of all charges related to a shooting at the On Cue in Stroud more than three years ago.

Before the rains, there were fires

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Wildfires throughout Lincoln County last week scorched thousands of acres and several structures but no injuries have been reported.Charlotte Brown, Lincoln County Emergency Management director, noted, “In the last 10 days we’ve had 10 plus fires in Lincoln County.

Janet Bowman (left) and Janise Baldwin (right) have started a new non-profit to help Lincoln County residents pay to have their pets spayed or neutered. Lincoln County Spay/Neuter Foundation is now live at lincolncountyokspayneuter. org. Photo/Brian Blansett

Low-cost spay/neuter program

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Most people living in Lincoln County have seen the posts on social media or the cardboard signs in the Walmart parking lot, usually next to a crate full of puppies.“Free puppies!”“Free to a good home!

Letters to veterans

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

We asked high school seniors from several organizations to write letters to veterans, exxpressing their thoughts and gratitude for their service.Wellston BPA Ava DavenportDear Veterans, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication and service to our country.

Veterans Day

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Veterans Day is coming up next Monday, Nov. 11. The nation will honor all the brave men and women who have been, and those who still are, willing to serve their country.

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