Lincoln County News

Early voting begins

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Early voting for next Tuesday’s municipal and school elections across Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties begins today, Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Election Board in Chandler and the Pottawatomie County Election Board in Shawnee.

Charges filed in fatality

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A first degree manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide has been filed against a driver whose semi-trailer truck collided with a vehicle driven by a Stroud man who died in the crash. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, of Jennings, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23.

Chandler firstbaseman Charlee Hicks is all focus on a throw Monday during the Lady Lions’ game against Wellston Monday. The Lady Lions won, 17-1. For more photos from the game, please see Page 3C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Spring sports

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Jaylee Friend

Prague announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Prague High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2023. Valedictorians are Kyler Kinslow, Kaden Simons, Cameron Hightower, Kayla Martin, Jaylee Friend, Courtney Brydon, Ayleen Vazquez and Avery Terrell. The salutatorian is Benjamin Foster.

Ronald Eugene Liter

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Ronald Eugene Liter was born August 26, 1964 in Dallas to Donald and Patricia (Hampton) Liter. He passed away March 12, 2023 in San Francisco at the age of 58. Ronald was born and raised by Donald and Doris Liter growing up in Oklahoma and Indiana.

Jackie Earl Sharp

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Jackie Earl Sharp was born May 21, 1955 in Oklahoma City to Harold Sharp and Lola Mae (Armstrong). He passed away March 16, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 67. Jackie grew up in Wellston where he attended school graduating with the Wellston High School class of 1973.

Twilla June Forrest

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Twilla June Forrest passed away on March 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Twilla was born on October 23, 1952, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Earl E. and Mabel L. (Laughery) Wright. Twilla graduated high school in Uniontown and then began to work.

Charalyn McVey

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

“I have fought the good fight, I finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Charalyn McVey departed this life and went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2023.

Jimmy Earl Tipton

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Memorial services for Jimmy Earl Tipton were held at Davenport Cemetery on March 16th, 2023. Officiating was Brother Johnny Miller of the Independent Baptist Church in Davenport, OK. Mr. Tipton died in Davenport, OK on March 13, 2023.

David Howard Cornn Sr

David Howard Cornn Sr.

News Staff

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Mr. David Howard Cornn Sr, age 83, of Stroud, OK passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Cornn was born October 6, 1939 in Towns County, Georgia.

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