Lincoln County News

A second chance through OCS

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The bright and airy office was full of the hum of conversation. About 40 people milled around, either standing or sitting. Some chatted with each other. Others waited. A pile of fluorescent vests shines from across the room, where it sat on the floor.Many of the people were smiling or laughing.
Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three principals resign

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Chandler School Board approved the resignation of three principals and a high school counselor at its regular meeting on March 9.
Wellston at state

Wellston at state

Wellston at state

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Wellston Lady Tigers made the most of their first trip to the state tournament in 37 years.They kicked off the Class A state tournament with a 9 a.m. game on Wednesday against the defending stare champions, led for more than half the game and took it down to the wire before falling 4237.
Jaydan Denson drives against Roland. Photo/Brian Blansett

Jaydan Denson drives against Roland. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions fall in area

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Chandler’s boys fell a game short of making a repeat trip to the state tournament, falling 56-43 to second-ranked Roland and 48-42 to 9th-ranked Eufaula.The Lions went into the area tournament in the winners’ bracket with a 23-4 and No. 7 ranking, but finished the season with a 23-6 record.
At the Almost-As-Big House

At the Almost-As-Big House

At the Almost-As-Big House

Brian Blansett Staff Column
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
When you walk out of the tunnel and onto the floor of the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City, your first reaction is: Woah! This is a seriously nice venue.It’s bright and shiny and still has that new venue smell. A definite upgrade over The Big House that it replaced.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Above left, Dale girls coach Eric Smith talks to his team during a second-time out in their win over Pawhuska. Photo/Rick Hester Right, the Chandler cheerleaders took on the Eufaula cheer squad in a tug-of-war at the area tournament in Okmulgee and won.

Commissioners approve applications

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Slip-On Unit grant application for the Fallis Fire Department at a special meeting on March 10 at the courthouse.As Fallis is not a municipality, the application needs to go through the county government to be eligible.

Food Bank Summer Feeding Program

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is now accepting applications for its Summer Feeding Program, according to a press release from the food bank.The program helps feed students up to the age of 18, providing free, nutritious meals and snacks while school is out of session, the press release said.

Area students on UCO Honor Rolls

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The University of Central Oklahoma has released its Dean’s and President’s Honor Roll lists for the Fall 2025 semester There were 1,924 students named to the President’s Honor Roll. These students had a “straight A” or 4.0 gradepoint average for the semester.

Prague school board meetings

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Prague School Board held two special meetings recently to approve the FY25 audit and interview superintendent candidates.In the meeting held on Feb. 25, the Board approved the FY25 audit report presented on Feb. 9 by Bledsoe, Hewett and Gullekson.
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