Lincoln County News

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Brian Blansett Staff Column

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Kindra said her first thought was: “This must be a cartoon. It’s not really happening.”But, yes, it actually was happening.Our two cats, Bagheera and J.R. are 16 and 15 years old, respectively.J.R.

The end of a beginning

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

280 hours later, it’s hard to believe it’s already over.It feels like last week when I walked into the Lincoln County News and my editor, Brian Blansett, welcomed me with a soft tone saying “come on in.

Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Singing Bones win gospel music award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

For Tracey Bender-Bone and Leroy Bone, singing was never about fame or money. It’s always been about ministry.“I’ve sang my whole life. Midlothian (music venue) was my family’s deal; we’ve always sung my entire life. I was called to ministry when I was pretty young.

Wellston attorney pleads no-contest

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

A Wellston attorney who was scheduled for a bench trial last week has entered no contest pleas to several felonies.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.

McClanahan inducted in Route 66 Hall of Fame

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Chandler resident Jerry McClanahan was inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday held at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, according to the Route 66 Association.McClanahan was one of two inductees honored for their efforts to promote and preserve the famous road.

Chandler rodeo

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The action was constant at the Chandler rodeo over the weekend.Above, Davenport bronc rider Blake Chowning wraps his arm before the competition Friday night.Top right, Jeff McCleary from Meeker waits for the bareback riding Saturday night.

Chandler rodeo

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Davenport bronc rider Blake Chowning was the first contestant at the 84th Annual Chandler Open Rodeo Friday and, above, gets a good spurring lick on his horse. At left, this year’s rodeo queen was Jacy Sanders of Wellston, top, and the princess was Olivia Taylor, from Perkins, bottom.

Fatal crash on SH 18

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

One person reportedly has died, another was critically injured and hospitalized in a single vehicle collision last Friday at the south edge of Chandler in Lincoln County.Chandler police investigated the fatal crash that occurred around 9:40 a.m. on SH 18 at the railroad overpass.

Olympian cyclist with Stroud DNA

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Grant Koontz, a cyclist with Lincoln County roots will be competing in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.Koontz’s parents originate from Stroud and Shawnee, while the 30-year-old is originally from Houston, Texas.He now resides in Nederland, Co.

Fredrick Robert Zaske, II

News Staff

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Fredrick Robert Zaske, II, “Rob” was born May 10, 1953, in San Francisco, California to Fredrick Robert Zaske, I, and Emily (Huffield).He passed away July 21, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 71.

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