Lincoln County News

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor, a resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away in the evening hours of February 16, 2026, in Chandler at the age of 81. Betty was born on October 13, 1944, in Independence, Kansas, to JonathanBurgerandMary (Andres) Burger.

Matthew J Scot

Matthew J Scott

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Matthew J Scott 1971-2026 To know Matt was to have a friend.The man who loved his family, friends, driving, music, and his dogs. Matt lived the kind of life that most men dream of.He was blessed with a loving wife of 31 years, Tina, who always stayed by his side.

Paulene Yancey Clarkson

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Paulene Yancey Clarkson, 97, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday morning, February 16,2026,inOklahoma City, Oklahoma.Paulene was born on January29,1929,inChandler to James Eli andAnna Matilda Louise (Hopkins) Yancey.

Passion for firefighting and ball

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Dale senior Hunter Watkins is already well into following his dream of being a firefighter.He’s currently taking classes at Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center (EOC) for his Firefight I and II certifications, while volunteering with the McLoud Fire District alongside his father.

County livestock show

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Hog Show Class 1 Berkshire Gilts 1st Place - Paige Keeling 2nd Place - Kylie Ebers 3rd Place - Cason Imhoff 4th Place - Emmary Mlynek 5th Place - Lila Stancell 6th Place - Allen Simon Breed Champion Berk Gilt - Paige Keeling Reserve Breed Champion Berk Gilt - Kylie Ebers Bronze Champion Berk Gilt -...

Absentee ballots available

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2026 Election Year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or by downloading and printing an application from the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.

Davenport restores chief’s pay

Emily Kalka Sta Writer

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Davenport City Council voted to restore pay to the police chief at its regular meeting on Feb. 17 at Town Hall.Not only did the Council vote to restore pay, but it also restored pay dates to the 1st and 15th of every month and granted the chief back pay for six months at $953.33 a month, $476.

Midwestern Wrecking continues into the third week of demolition on the St. Cloud buildings, now moving to bring down the facade on 1216 Manvel. Because of the complexity of the project, it could take longer to bring both buildings down safely and to preserve the other businesses next to them. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

St. Cloud Hotel

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Area basketball playoffs

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Area basketball teams had a good week in the playoff as Chandler, McLoud, North Rock, Meeker, Stroud and Dale all brought home district championship hardware.Wellston’s boys and girls both dropped out of the winners’ brackets, but continue this week in the Class A area tournament.

McLoud’s Yazmin Nevarez (red headgear) dominates Tuttle’s Poet Smathers en route to a pin during the Class 5A regional wrestling tournament at Weatherford last week. Nevarez won the regional and helped McLoud to a team championship. She will lead a contingent of 25 area wrestlers to the state tournament in Oklahoma City this weekend. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Headed to state

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Class 5A Girls 100 poundsRemy Whitney, McLoud Lexi Ledford, Chandler 105 poundsCarli Sisco, McLoud 110 poundsYazmin Nevarez, McLoud 115 poundsGabriella Lozano, McLoud Lizzy Pryor, Chandler120 poundsLauna Troutt, McLoud 125 poundsJenica Mehtala, McLoud 130 poundsShailey Penn, Chandler 135...

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