Lincoln County News

Bice delivers check to Chandler airport project

Bice delivers check to Chandler airport project

Bice delivers check to Chandler airport project

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Chandler Regional Airport has recieved grant funding of $8 million for the runway expansion project.On Feb. 17, Rep. Stephanie Bice present City Manager Jason Orr with a ceremonial check.The grant was applied for about a year and a half ago, Bice said at a short ceremony at the airport.

Fleak resigns as Prague superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Emily Kalka Staff Writer ThePragueSchoolBoard approved the resignation of Superintendent Kimberly Fleak at their regular meeting on Feb. 9. The resignation will be effective as of June 30, 2026.TheBoardthenapproved adjunct teachers for SY 26.
Kambyr Barrett (far left) and Karter Ericksen (middle), both of Chandler, placed first and fifth, respectively, in the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s Rt. 66 Poem Contest. Makinlee Angin (not pictured) also placed second in the same contest. Photo/Pamela Anderson.

Kambyr Barrett (far left) and Karter Ericksen (middle), both of Chandler, placed first and fifth, respectively, in the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s Rt. 66 Poem Contest. Makinlee Angin (not pictured) also placed second in the same contest. Photo/Pamela Anderson.

JH students win poetry contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rian Harris, Rowan Shelton, Savannah Gaylord and Brooklynn Estes hold their positions during the sheep show at Wellston’s local livestock show on Feb. 14. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Rian Harris, Rowan Shelton, Savannah Gaylord and Brooklynn Estes hold their positions during the sheep show at Wellston’s local livestock show on Feb. 14. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Local high schools kick off livestock shows

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Trevor Edwards from Davenport lines up one of the 10 three-pointers he splashed Friday night against Moss. He finished the night with 38 points. Photo/Brian Blansett

Trevor Edwards from Davenport lines up one of the 10 three-pointers he splashed Friday night against Moss. He finished the night with 38 points. Photo/Brian Blansett

Playoff hoops

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
This week’s gamesClass 4A Girls SaturdayTecumseh at McLoud, 6 p.m. Seminole at North Rock Creek, 6 p.m.Boys SaturdayTecumseh at McLoud, 7:30 p.m. Seminole at North Rock Creek, 7:30 p.m.Class 3A Girls FridayBeggs at Chandler, 6 p.m. Meeker at Prague, 6 p.m. Boys FridayBeggs at Chandler, 7:30 p.m.
Lion Invitational

Lion Invitational

Lion Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2026 Lion Invitational Boys 123 Pound Name School Squat Bench Dead Bernal, Cole Stroud 114.0 215 160 Hudson Bennitt Chandler 123.0 225 125 157 pounds Name School Squat Bench Dead Enochs, Gunnar Meeker 154.5 385 195 168 pounds Name School Squat Bench Dead Garrett Anderson McLoud 160.
Chandler Fire Chief Bobby Buchanan (center) and Assit. Chief Tony Rednour (left) accept the Citizen of the Year Award from Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bendele at the group’s annual banquet on Feb. 10 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Fire Chief Bobby Buchanan (center) and Assit. Chief Tony Rednour (left) accept the Citizen of the Year Award from Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Bendele at the group’s annual banquet on Feb. 10 at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire Dept. named Citizen of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Carney couple charged with child neglect

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A Carney couple was charged with two counts of child neglect. The man was also charged with one count of child sexual abuse and oen count possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction.In court documents filed on Feb.

Lincoln County students make U of A lists for Fall semester

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Two students from Lincoln County have made the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List at the University ofArkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., for the Fall 2025 semester.Austin Anderson of Prague was named to the Chancellor’s List.
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