Lincoln County News

Early voting for SQ 820

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Early voting for next Tuesday’s Special Election on State Question 820 will be today, Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Election Board in Chandler and the Pottawatomie County Election Board in Shawnee.
Cell phone bill

Cell phone bill

Cell phone bill

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
I see where a state representative has a bill that, if passed, is aimed at attempting to further help restrict cell phone use while driving a vehicle. My first reaction to this was mixed. I understand what Rep.

Town Talk

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Town Talk and the American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting our second “Olive Garden” lasagna luncheon in March. Date and location will immediately be posted on Facebook once it’s confirmed. The Bugle Boy is scheduled to arrive in Stroud next week.

Charges files in Meeker case

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A Meeker man who was taken into custody during an incident about 1½ years has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor. Charles Lee Green, 67, was formally charged Feb.

Commissioners approve jail plans

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners have voted to give the go ahead for final design plans for a jail expansion. They also voted to ask BKL, an engineering and architectural firm, to let commissioners know what it would cost to engage them to prepare cost estimates and plans for an OSU Extension Building.
Chandler’s Chace Massie (blue headgear) shown in his match against Hinton’s Kyle Harrall was the runnerup at 165 pounds in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament over the weekend. Massie was joined at the Big House by teammates Landon Earp and Ethan Manning, who finished fourth, respectively, at 106 and 190 pounds. See more photos on Page 1C. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler’s Chace Massie (blue headgear) shown in his match against Hinton’s Kyle Harrall was the runnerup at 165 pounds in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament over the weekend. Massie was joined at the Big House by teammates Landon Earp and Ethan Manning, who finished fourth, respectively, at 106 and 190 pounds. See more photos on Page 1C. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

State runnerup

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Affidavit released in fatal shooting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A 15-year-old youth who reportedly shot and killed his dad during an altercation at their house southwest of Stroud has been arrested and the victim has been identified. Lincoln and Pottawatomie County District Attorney Adam Panter confirmed the victim was the boy’s father, Charles Robert Griffith.
This house located on Rachel Drive south of Moccasin Trail and west of Bryan Street in northeastern Pottawatomie County was heavily damaged Sunday night as severe storms moved through the area, including hurricane-force winds and a tornado. This home was one of 46 in the area that was heavily damaged or destroyed District 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said. Photo/Brian Blansett.

This house located on Rachel Drive south of Moccasin Trail and west of Bryan Street in northeastern Pottawatomie County was heavily damaged Sunday night as severe storms moved through the area, including hurricane-force winds and a tornado. This home was one of 46 in the area that was heavily damaged or destroyed District 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Damaging storms

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A storm system that brought hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and some hail across the state Sunday night significantly damaged areas of Pottawatomie County and some damage in Lincoln County occurred as well.
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