Lincoln County News

Tena Mittasch

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Tena Mittasch (aka Ernestine Lavon Butler) entered this world on April 26, 1941, to John and Vera (Smothers) Butler and left to join her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2026, at the age of 84.Tena resided in Carney at the time of her death with her loving husband of 25 years, Jerry Mittasch.

Jillian Frank

Frank, Allen named Rotarians of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

JillianFrankandKennedy Allen have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for April by the Chandler Rotary Club.Jillian Frank is the daughter of Deidra McMillan and Nick McMillan, and Puddin Frank and Stephanie Frank. Ever since kindergarten, she has been attending Chandler Public Schools.

North Rock Creek HS announces vals, sal

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

North Rock Creek High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians from the graduating Class of 2026. Braden Hibler and Cody Jones were named valedictorian. Hope Hodges was named salutatorian.

March 2026 Wellness Report

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Everymonth,WellnessDep.RodBaker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county. The following is the March 2026 report.

Woman charged with A&B with deadly weapon

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Lincoln County district attorney filed charges against a Chandler woman for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of an accident on March 27 after she allegedly hit a neighbor with her car.

The Shell station near the intersection of Hwy 18 and Westech Road north of Shawnee received damage from a tornado on Friday night. Outside of the awning, the storm mostly caused tree damage according to authorities. The tornado was estimated to be an EF1, according to the National Weather Service. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Shell

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Pandemonium ensued on the courthouse lawn in Chandler on April 4, as the city held its annual Easter egg hunt. Dozens of children showed up ready to collect as many eggs as they could, with the hunt lasting a grand total of about three to five minutes. Hundreds of eggs were spread out across the lawn, contain sweet treats for the kiddos. Photo/Emily Kalka

Pandemonium

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

From left to right, Prague’s 4x800 relay team, Jocelyn Ward, Hailey Johnson, Harley Johnson, and Hanna Rolette.

Leading the state

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

When Hailey Johnson crossed the finish line in the 4x800 relay at the Madill track meet two weeks ago, the clock read 10:16.87.

Sara Kirkpatrick delivers a pitch against Mulhall-Orlando. Photo/ Rick Hester

Carney softball

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The future is here for the Carney Lady Bulldogs slow-pitch team.After going 8-8 last year and being eliminated from the playoffs in district, the young team has shot off to an 8-1 start this spring and holds the No. 13 ranking in Class B.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Left, Carney’s Bre Neal watches her bat meet the ball in the Lady Bulldogs’ game against Depew. Photo/Rick Hester Above, Davenport third baseman Chase Mitchell scoops up a grounder against Oilton. Photo/ Rick Hester.

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