Lincoln County News

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jacob Keyes (far right) stands with Harrahs Oklahoma General Manager Joe Scibetta (left of the slot machine) and other members of the Iowa Tribe business committe pose with the first slot machine to be placed at the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino. The business is set to open this spring. Photo/Emily Kalka

Casino preview

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The first slot machine was ceremoniously installed at the soon-to-open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino just outside Chandler.
Beverly Naomi (Grammer) Ward

Beverly Naomi (Grammer) Ward

Beverly Naomi (Grammer) Ward

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Beverly NaomiWard, age 76, of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away peacefullyonDecember 17, 2025, at her home in Davenport, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1949, in Sparks, Oklahoma, to Willie “Bill” and Elsie (Spears) Grammer.
Girl on the go

Girl on the go

Girl on the go

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
If there’s one thing to be said about Prague senior Harley Johnson, it’s that she likes to be involved.
Holiday trip

Holiday trip

Holiday trip

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
MIKE McCORMICK Staff column My wife Pat and I did something this year the day after Christmas that we’d never done before and I’m glad we did it.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Stroud Public Library is hosting its first Tiny Tots Story Time of the new year. “Things That Go!” is the theme and takes place today, January 7th at 10 a.m. at 301 West 7th Street. Please call 918-968-2567 to register to attend.

County Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lincoln County commissioners this week opened and discussed bids on two projects, then decided to table any action until their Jan. 20. meeting.The commissioners also reappointed Lee Doolen to remain as chairman of the board and Marlon Miller as vice chairman.
Chandler contestant Marley Miller at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. File photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler contestant Marley Miller at the International Finals Youth Rodeo. File photo/Brian Blansett

Looking back at 2025

Mike Mccormick And Emily Kalka Staff Writers
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Here is the second part of our look back at 2025.- Associate District Judge Joseph Dobry asked lawyers to submit written arguments by July 2 to determine whether a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings would be issued. He will then issue a written ruling.
In the top and bottom-left photos, Remy Whitney from McLoud battles Kylee Tran from Tulsa Union High School in the finals match for the 100-lbs weight class at the SuperGirl 64 Tournament at Union. In the bottom-right photo, Lizzy Pryor from Chandler holds Abi Lavender from Searcy High School in Arkansas in a split. Photos/Jennifer Pryor

In the top and bottom-left photos, Remy Whitney from McLoud battles Kylee Tran from Tulsa Union High School in the finals match for the 100-lbs weight class at the SuperGirl 64 Tournament at Union. In the bottom-right photo, Lizzy Pryor from Chandler holds Abi Lavender from Searcy High School in Arkansas in a split. Photos/Jennifer Pryor

Supergirl 64 wrestling

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Lady Lion and Lady Redskin wrestling teams left it all on the mat last weekend, with both competing at the SuperGirl 64 tournament at Union.McLoud had three girls place in gold brackets and was sixth overall as a team. Chandler had two place in gold brackets and came in at 31 as a team.
Dale’s Lady Pirates pose after winning the Tournament of Champions last week. The DLPs, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and10-1 going into Tuesday night’s game with Jones, beat Class 5A Carl Albert and Class 6A powers Bixby and Union. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Lady Pirates pose after winning the Tournament of Champions last week. The DLPs, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and10-1 going into Tuesday night’s game with Jones, beat Class 5A Carl Albert and Class 6A powers Bixby and Union. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale wins Tournament of Champions

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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