Lincoln County News

County Commissioners approve 911 special election

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a vote of the people on dissolving the E911 Trust Authority at their regular meeting on June 1.“If everything falls the way it’s supposed to, that election should be in November,” said District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen.

The beach and dock at Stroud Lake. Photo/Andrew Frazier

Hooked on Lincoln County Lakes

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Lincoln County residents looking to get outside this summer have several lake options nearby, each with its own perks.

The staff of the Lincoln County News stand with their first-place awards at the OPA conference on June 6 in Norman. From left to right, Sports Editor Brian Blansett, Owner Brett Wesner, Editor/Reporter Emily Kalka and Photographer Jennifer Pryor.

Lincoln County News wins big at OK Press awards

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Lincoln County News walked away with several awards from the Oklahoma PressAssociation’s 2025 Better Newspaper Contest on June 6.The newspaper competed in Division 6 for weeklies that service areas with a population of 1,800 to 4,000.

Denise Ann Morelock

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Denise Ann Morelock, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Stroud, Oklahoma, on May 23, 2026, at the age of 66.

Joe Wayne Flowers

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Joe Wayne Flowers, 87, of Meeker, Oklahoma, left behind a life well lived and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2026.

Mysti Dawn Pierce

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Mysti Dawn Pierce was born March 5, 1966, at Stroud, Oklahoma, to Judy Hixon Bartel and Gary Cochran and passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 60.Mysti was a resident of the Watonga community for most of her life.

Ruthina Kay Hiemer

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Ruthina Kay Hiemer of Agra, OK, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 84.

Nan Morehouse

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Nan Morehouse, 91, passed away May 24, 2026, after a long illness. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Reed.

The team at Francis Tuttle works to finish renovating the old Wellston fire engine. Photo/Todd Beesley

Vintage engine nearly ready to be unveiled

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

“They’re putting the pinstriping back on it, and they’re painting it on there,” Beesley said.

The front entrance to the Chandler Public Library. Photo/Andrew Frazier

Local libraries unearth reads in summer programs

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

With the temps getting higher and school officially out all over the county, local libraries have launched their summer reading programs.

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