Lincoln County News

Provisions for incapacitated voters

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6 and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

Football districts announced

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has released the district assignments for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons.Most of the seven football-playing schools in the area will see substantial changes in their districts.

Sophie Young cleared 5 feet, 4 inches at the Tiger Classic Saturday, but didn’t know it at the time. Photo/Beth Young

Jumping in the dark

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Stroud sophomore Sophie Young had already won the high jump at the Tiger Classic track meet Saturday.She had cleared five feet and her chief competition, Jayden Epperley from Mannford, had gone out at 4-10, so first place was hers.

Olivia Stanger from Stroud (left) and Adelaide Furtado from Chandler take off after the first exchange in the girls 4x100 relay Saturday at Stroud. Looking on after handing off the sticks are Lacy Williams from Stroud and Skye Buchanan from Chandler. Photo/Beth Young

Results from Stroud, Madill and Alex meets

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Tiger Classic At Stroud Girls 100 Meter Dash2. Davis, Peyton Stroud 12.726. Simpson, Evy North Rock Creek 13.5111. Rodea, Angela North Rock Creek 13.9712. Stanger, Olivia Stroud 14.03 220. Barger, Olivia North Rock Creek 14.5322. Brown, Kadrian Stroud 14.6435. Anglin, Hailey North Rock Creek 15.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Left, Stroud product Kylie Mixon competes for OSU at the ORU track meet Saturday. She took second in the high jump. Photo/ Mario Holland.

Chandler catcher Sawyer Sims takes a throw for a forceout at home against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett

Area baseball roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Week of March 23-28 Carney1-2 for the week. Wins over Coyle (7-3). Losses to Pioneer (9-1) and Yale (4-2). Record: 6-3.Payten Edgar threw a five-inning one-hitter to boost the Bulldogs to the 7-3 win over Coyle on Monday. He struck out nine and allowed only two walks.

Dale shortstop Reese Herring fires the ball to first to put out a North Rock Creek runner. Photo/Rick Hester

Slowpitch roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Week of March 23-28 CarneyFor the week: 4-1. Wins over Glencoe (12-3), Crooked Oak (13-0), Coyle (12-0). Loss to Arnett. Record:4-1 The Lady Bulldogs started their season with authority, winning their first three games by a combined score of 37-3.

The world’s greatest grandparents

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

I have the world’s greatest grandparents.Yes, I know. I’m sure a lot of people think that. And I’m sure they’re correct. Grandparents, by nature, tend to be pretty cool people. But I am so very grateful that the universe brought me Lee Roy and Linda Kalka.You see, I was born Emily Shook.

Kudos to Mr. and Mrs. Stitt

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

It was easy to overlook the couple sitting in lawn chairs to watch the high jump competition at the Tiger Classic track meet in Stroud Saturday.

Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52 nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Photo/SSC

Local students win at academic contest

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Schools from around the state, including Lincoln County, took part in the 52nd Annual Scholastic Meet at Seminole State College on March 26, according to a press release from the college.

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