Lincoln County News

Of Dogs & Children

Of Dogs & Children

Of Dogs & Children

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
I am a dog lover and have three adorable rascals of pups. I’m also the first person in my friend group to say that having dogs is not the same as having kids.
Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith lived a life defined not by titles, accomplishments or years, though he gathered plenty, but by the steady and extraordinary way he loved everyone.Richard was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Oklahoma City to Pete andVera Smith.
Near-Death Experience

Near-Death Experience

Near-Death Experience

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Freshman year of high school is when a lot of people start collecting firsts. First party. First drink. First real heartbreak.My first was a little different. It was the first, and only, time I almost died.Not almost died in the way people say when a car drifts a little too far into their lane.
The old 48 engine sits in a garage before starting its facelife at Francis Tuttle. Photo/Todd Beesley

The old 48 engine sits in a garage before starting its facelife at Francis Tuttle. Photo/Todd Beesley

Lighting a new spark in an old engine

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
SincebecomingWellston fire chief in late 2021, Todd Beesley had thought about what could happen to “the old 48.”The 1948 fire engine had been out of service for decades.
A long line of cars stretches out nearly two miles in Tulsa on Saturday morning, full of classic car enthusiasts hoping to take part in the world-record-breaking Route 66 Captial Cruise. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

A long line of cars stretches out nearly two miles in Tulsa on Saturday morning, full of classic car enthusiasts hoping to take part in the world-record-breaking Route 66 Captial Cruise. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Route 66 Cruise a letdown for Lincoln County locals

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
EMILY KALKA Editor What was meant to be a fun day of classic cars and breaking world records, all in celebration of Route 66, turned out to be a nightmare of traffic and heat for a decent portion of participants.“It was a complete and utter failure of epic proportions,” said Chandler resident and...

Body found of man facing jury trial for rape charges

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
EMILY KALKA Editor A man facing trial for four felony counts was found dead on Tuesday, with authorities believing that it was self-inflicted.Charles Douglas Lemaster was on trial for two counts of rape by instrumentation, one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of...

Lavon Sue Toby

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Lavon Sue Toby passed away on May 19, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1966.
Andrew Sokol, Jr.

Andrew Sokol, Jr.

Andrew Sokol, Jr.

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Andrew Sokol, Jr. was born February 9, 1941, in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, to Andrew Sr. and Elda (Fortney) Sokol. He passed away on May 15, 2026, in his home in Wellston at the age of 85.Andrew served his country proudly in the United States Army, playing bass horn in their band.
Ralph Leon Ratliff, Sr

Ralph Leon Ratliff, Sr

Ralph Leon Ratliff, Sr

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Ralph Leon Ratliff, Sr was born October 8, 1943, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Orville and Thelma (Pierce) Ratliff.
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