Lincoln County News

Students attend AFR summit

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Three students from Chandler recently attended the 2026 American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Leadership Summit that ran from July to August, according to an AFR press release.

Voters to decide two state questions in August

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Two questions will appear on the August 25, 2026,RunoffPrimaryElection ballot. All Oklahoma voters, regardless of political party, can vote on these questions. The questions are reprinted here as they will appear on the ballot followed by a summary prepared by the Oklahoma Press Association.

Principal booked for lewd indecent, acts

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

ShermanAllen Bellmyer was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on Aug. 9 at around 11:16 p.m. for one charge of lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Jail Report.

Commissioners approve funds for EM building

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Use Tax Resolution for the Emergency Managment building at their regular meeting on Aug. 3.Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown gave a breakdown of the work done so far and what the funds would be used for.

The Chandler Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Manvel and 6th on Tuesday morning involving a minor. Police Chief Matt Mattheyer said the call came in around 8 a.m. A minor on an electric bike was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle making a left turn struck them. The minor was taken into the hospital for injuries. Photo/Emily Kalka

Accident on Manvel

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Alexa Gregory (peach shirt) and other members of the Spirit of Stroud marching band practice in the parking lot of the Route 66 Colliseum on Aug. 6 during their week-long band camp. Photo/Emily Kalka

Bringing storms and steel to the football field

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The bright, sunny morning was in stark contrast to the theme that Stroud Band Director Kevin Couch described as his students took a water break around him.

Saundra Kay (Hornbeak) Dillard

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Saundra Kay Dillard, beloved mother and wife, gained her eternal wings on July 29, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on July 17, 1955, in Stroud, Okla., to Booker T. Hornbeak and Helen “Moochie” Mixon.

Absentee ballot deadline on Aug. 10

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than Monday, Aug. 10 by 5 p.m.

Man arrested for destroying ATM

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

A charge of malicious injury to property was filed against a Stroud man on July 30, over an incident involving anATMonJuly25.MichaelVincentThomas was charged with one felony count of malicious injury to property - over $1,000.

My name is Bo-Luke. I am a lifetime resident of Lincoln County, Ok. I was born on May 20, 2013, the day after the big Carney tornado, down on S 3420 Road in Chandler. I was about six weeks old when my owner Jonathan McDade picked me out, he was seven years old at the time. I am currently 13 years old, and my owner Jonathan is now 20. I’m just living out my old man years relaxing and stuff. I love sunshine, people and pig ears from Atwoods. Photo/Kristy Lewis

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

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