Carole Lynn Thompson

Carole Lynn Thompson passed away on Sunday,April 28, 2024.Carole was born on Saturday, September 7, 1946, in Stigler, Oklahoma, to Harry and Ruth (Snow) Flatt.She graduated Stroud High School in 1964.Carole was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi for many years.

Demos to meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be 7 p.m. May 9 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. Dinner and conversation will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call Tony Perna at 918-968-- 5033.

Trike-a-thon

Headed to state

Area track teams and individuals stood out Monday during regional track meets.Above, Wellston freshman Savanah Gaylord won the 800 meters and finished second in the 400 in the Class A regional at Stroud. She ran 2:30.88 in the 800, beating Allie Sheppard of S W Covenant, who ran 2:31.70.

Stroud, Dale, NRC at slowpitch state

The Stroud Lady Tigers and Pott County powers North Rock and Dale made it to the slow-pitch state tournament at Hall of Fame Stadium Tuesday.The tournaments were still going on when we had to send the Lincoln County News to the press Tuesday night.

Sports week in photos

Above right, Tatum Crouch from Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Left, freshman Brooklyn Hammons from Chandler. Photo/Below, freshman Savanah Gaylord from Wellston. Photo/ Mario HollandRight, J’ohn Friend from Prague. Photo/Brian BlansettPhoto/Brian

NRC’s competitive fishing team

There’s nothing quite like the relaxation of being out fishing.The rippling of the water. The calm as you wait for a bite. Choose where and how to cast. It’s the ultimate hobby for many in the region.

Weather

Last Friday morning at 5 a.m. my wife Pat and I were awakened by our cell phones going off due to a tornado warning. At thesametime,ourhome’s alarm system went off with the tornado warning and within a minute or two Shawnee sounded its tornado warning sirens.