Lincoln County News

Larry Wayne Durr

Larry Wayne Durr

Larry Wayne Durr

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Larry Wayne Durr, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma.LarrywasbornonFebruary 3, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Virginia Faye (Holden) Russ. He grew up in Cincinnati, where he graduated from high school.
Gene Tom Curry

Gene Tom Curry

Gene Tom Curry

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Gene Tom Curry passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 78 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.He was born on October 24, 1947, to Clarence Conrad “Mex” Curry and Alice Lemieux Curry in Oklahoma City.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Congratulations to Charles Palmer and Cody Paige and their families on the grand re-opening of Stroud’s historic landmark, Skyliner Motel. Sunday was an exciting day for our community as we celebrated their accomplishment. The Skyliner was built and owned by Jack and Lorene Tarter.
Pictured above is Meeker’s basketball homecoming court. Seated, from left, are senior candidates Layla Carter, Kara Casteel, Meadow Spencer, Anna Standlee and Rylee Standlee. Standing, from left, are sophomore escort Brynlee Gatz, freshman escort Hazel Wahpepah and junior escort Raygin Thomas. Homecoming will be Jan. 30th prior to the basketball games with Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett

Pictured above is Meeker’s basketball homecoming court. Seated, from left, are senior candidates Layla Carter, Kara Casteel, Meadow Spencer, Anna Standlee and Rylee Standlee. Standing, from left, are sophomore escort Brynlee Gatz, freshman escort Hazel Wahpepah and junior escort Raygin Thomas. Homecoming will be Jan. 30th prior to the basketball games with Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
When reflecting on her eighth-grade school year, Mattie Hurley, a freshman FFA member at Meeker High School, is reminded of how much growth has taken place and how many obstacles she has overcome. Living with highfunctioning autism and other medical needs meant being homeschooled until eighth grade.
Effervescent Bethany Descher

Effervescent Bethany Descher

Effervescent Bethany Descher

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
If you watch Chandler senior Bethany Descher now, you wouldn’t expect that her foray into the arts started in eighth grade.
Above, Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett explains the various upgrades that are underway at the Lincoln County Jail, including new consultation rooms for counsel and clients. Below is an old cell block in the jail that is in the process of getting a new sewer line. Photos/Emily Kalka

Above, Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett explains the various upgrades that are underway at the Lincoln County Jail, including new consultation rooms for counsel and clients. Below is an old cell block in the jail that is in the process of getting a new sewer line. Photos/Emily Kalka

Lincoln County Jail upgrades

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Lincoln County Jail is getting a facelift.The roughly $2.4 million project is covered by ARPA funds, according to Sheriff Kevin Garrett, and is upgrading facilities originally built in the late 1960s. A previous renovation added newer facilities in 2011.
Chandler’s seventh-ranked Lions rolled to the championship at the 66 Conference tournament in Stroud last week. The Lions beat Stroud and Holdenville in the first two rounds and Okemah by a 57-38 margin in the finals on Friday. In the girls’ bracket, McLoud’s fourth-ranked girls won the tournament and went to 16-0 for the season. They beat Holdenville, Stroud and Okemah with an average winning margin of 40 points. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Chandler’s seventh-ranked Lions rolled to the championship at the 66 Conference tournament in Stroud last week. The Lions beat Stroud and Holdenville in the first two rounds and Okemah by a 57-38 margin in the finals on Friday. In the girls’ bracket, McLoud’s fourth-ranked girls won the tournament and went to 16-0 for the season. They beat Holdenville, Stroud and Okemah with an average winning margin of 40 points. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Tournament week

Girls
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
GirlsDavenport 54, Agra 32 Wellston 55, Coyle 34 Glencoe 48, Agra 25 Strother 68, Carney 28 Davenport 46, Cushing 39 Pawnee 52, Davenport 37 Dale 59, Bethel 40 McLoud 73, Holdenville 25 McLoud 70, Stroud 24 McLoud 63, Okemah 37 Meeker 47, Seminole 34 North Rock Creek 70, Tecumseh 31 Broken Bow 65,...
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Left, Shailey Penn was crowned as Chandler’s wrestling homecoming queen last week before the Lions’ dual with Bethel. Her escort is Landon Earp. Photo/Jennifer Pryor Above, Wellston’s Kamber Goodman (11”) draws a lot of attention from the Coyle Lady Jackets last week.
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