Lincoln County News

Agra Board approves roof proposal

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Agra School Board voted to accept a proposal for the roof replacement at the elementary gymnasium, 5/6 wing and office at its regular meeting on March 9.
Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Farmer brings wheat back to Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A local farmer in Carney is working to bring back wheat to the area.Matt Dornan recently competed in the National Wheat Yield Contests, winning second place on the percentage over county yield, which was 10.45 bushels an acre, and first place in quality.

Prague school board approves new super

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
ThePragueSchoolBoard approved several employment changes at its regular meeting on March 9, including the hiring of a new superintendent.James Payne received a unanimous vote from the Board, becoming the superintendent of Prague Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Matt Dornan accepts his awards for wheat he grows near Carney. Photo/Matt Dornana

Stroud Utility Authority to continue talks with sober living home

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Stroud Utilities Authority voted to continue negotiations with a sober living facility about the possible use of the Stroud Wilderness Center at its regular meeting on March 12.
Adelaide Furtado competing at the Hennessey track meet on Friday. She cleared 10 feet and one inch, typing the Chandler school record. Photo/ Mario Holland

Adelaide Furtado competing at the Hennessey track meet on Friday. She cleared 10 feet and one inch, typing the Chandler school record. Photo/ Mario Holland

A new school record

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Chandler High School girls pole vault record was 10 feet even, set by Kallie Jo Petrie in 2000, the first year Oklahoma girls could compete in the sport.But on Friday, there was freshman Adelaide Furtado, looking to break it at the Hennessey track meet.Her first try - scratch.

Meeker flexes, starts 6-0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Meeker’s Bulldogs unleashed some serious offense last week, winning five games by a cumulative score of 90-3.That put them at 6-0 for the season, pending a three-game trip to Southeastern Oklahoma this week and a pair of games at Cleveland on Saturday.
Stroud outfielders Sally Young (left) and Carlee Wiliams avoided a serious collision, but got the out against Deer Creek. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud outfielders Sally Young (left) and Carlee Wiliams avoided a serious collision, but got the out against Deer Creek. Photo/Beth Young

Slowpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Chandler-For the week, 2-2. Wins over Ripley (5-2) and Meeker (10-1). Losses to Silo (12-1) and Lone Grove (10-2) Now 2-2 for the season.Senior Ruthie Capps led the offense against Ripley, banging out a double and two singles in four at-bats.
Stroud sophomore Sophie Young clears the bar at 5 feet to win the Hennessey meet. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud sophomore Sophie Young clears the bar at 5 feet to win the Hennessey meet. Photo/Mario Holland

Area track roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
19th, Kinzey Wilkerson, Chandler 3:03.6822th, Jaelyn Ashpaugh, Stroud 3:07.5023rd, Lexi Ledford, Chandler 3:08.0231st, Cowan, Dixie, Chandler 3:20.7033rd, Amelia Orr, Stroud 3:26.2038th, Alexa Gregory, Stroud 3:33.7539th, Pennington, Kalei9 Stroud 3:35.
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