Lincoln County News

Quirk to perform solo

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A college student from McLoud is one of ten students who earned the distinction of performing as a soloist at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Concerto-Aria Concert, according to a press release from the university.

Davenport investigation

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
An investigation has been launched into alleged possible embezzlement by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Public Information Manager Hunter McKee confirmed that they had been asked to investigate by the Davenport Police.

Wrestling regionals next week

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Wrestling teams around the state and locally are gearing up for OSSAA Regionals, set to take place next week.Girls’ Regionals will take place from Feb. 16 to 17, with boys’ Regionals set for Feb. 20 to 21.The McLoud girls’ team is coming into regionals strong.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Kendrick Cemetery Association is holding their annual meeting this Sunday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Kendrick Town Hall. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.The Oklahoma Humanities Book Club is returning to the Stroud Library.
Agra’s Tevin Hutchinson dribbles around Carney’s Lukas Watts along the baseline last week. Both teams start the playoffs this week, with Agra playing Thursday and Carney Friday. Photo/Rick Hester

Agra’s Tevin Hutchinson dribbles around Carney’s Lukas Watts along the baseline last week. Both teams start the playoffs this week, with Agra playing Thursday and Carney Friday. Photo/Rick Hester

Basketball playoff schedule, pairings

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Thursday Watts at Agra, Girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 Friday Moss at Davenport, Girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30Carney at Lomega, Girls 6 p.m., boys at 7:30Saturday Foyil at Wellston, Girls 6 p.m.
To the show ring and beyond

To the show ring and beyond

To the show ring and beyond

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
FFA helped broaden Wellston senior Kaden James’ life, though it didn’t start out so easily, he likes to joke.It’s a long family tradition on his father’s side.“We’re involved in two major things. Kind of tracing back to my grandpa, even my great grandpa, and that’s ag and the military.

Baade retires as superintendent

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Chandler School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Scott Baade at its regular meeting on Feb. 9.Baade has been working in education for 39 years and has been the superintendent at Chandler since 2022.

Wellston man killed in shooting

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A 74-year-old man was shot and killed near Wellston on Sunday by law enforcement responding to a 911 call that he was threatening suicide.The man was identified by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) as Steven Pence. He was a retired deputy from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
Demolition begins

Demolition begins

Demolition begins

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Midwestern Wrecking is making progress on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings in downtown Chandler.The removal of the two historic buildings is set to take place gradually over the next two or so weeks due to the complexity of the project, according to the City of Chandler.
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