Lincoln County News

Graduation, alumni weekend

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Old friends

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

It was the second week of second grade at Fitzhugh when an undersized brownhaired boy with a white spot in his hair showed up. Mrs. Duffer introduced him to us as Nelson McSwain, who would be joining our class. This was an exciting development.

Town Talk

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

My apologies for spelling my friend Janell Kinnamon’s name wrong in last week’s paper. I thought about telling you I put an “e” on the end of her name because my nickname for her is Ja-Nellie. I thought I heard once that honesty is the best policy so I’m coming clean.

Chandler’s graduating seniors march with their banner during the annual alumni parade Saturday morning. More photos from the parade and graduation are on Page 4C. For our annual Salute to Graduates, please see Section E. Photo/Brian Blansett

Graduation week

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

No action on Wellston loop

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week held up taking any action on an agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority regarding the 930 Loop project. Likewise, they held off approving three forms with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation on the 930 Loop project.

Josie Walker

Davenport announces valedictorian, salutatorian

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Davenport High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The valedictorian is Josie Walker and the salutatorian is Gage Keith. Josie Walker Josie Walker is the daughter of Amy and Steven Walker. She has attended Davenport public schools for 14 years.

Murder charges filed

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

A man who was acquitted two years ago of manslaughter in the death of his grandfather in Lincoln County is now charged with first degree murder, accused of helping cause the death of his father.

Adrienne Lee Cooper

News Staff

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Adrienne Lee (Hernandez) Cooper was born February 26, 1972 and passed away at the young age of 51 on May 4, 2023. She was surrounded by many family members and friends during her passing.

Billie Jean Black

News Staff

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Billie Jean Black died on May 1, 2023. She was born December 16, 1934, to parents Alice (Brittain) Miller and Gene Scaggs, in Stroud, Oklahoma. Billie was born and raised in Stroud and graduated from Stroud High School in 1952.

Troy William Evans

News Staff

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Troy William Evans was born December 24, 1937 in Wellston to Clecil and Bertha (Danker) Evans. He passed away in his home May 4, 2023 at the age of 85. Troy lived in Wellston his entire life except for 3 years when his father moved them to Texas.

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