Lincoln County News

Hay bales burn in a field near State Highway 18 during the outbreak of wildfires in Lincoln County on March 14, 2025. An estimate of more than 10,000 acres burned in those fires, with well over a dozen hitting the area, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management. Wildfire season tends to run in the area from about November until things green up in the spring, though it depends on weather conditions year-to-year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Hay bales burn in a field near State Highway 18 during the outbreak of wildfires in Lincoln County on March 14, 2025. An estimate of more than 10,000 acres burned in those fires, with well over a dozen hitting the area, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management. Wildfire season tends to run in the area from about November until things green up in the spring, though it depends on weather conditions year-to-year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Beware: fire season’s here

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
While Lincoln County is no stranger to wildfires, the area could be looking at a higher risk this year.A monthly report from the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho released on Jan. 2 reported that underlying dryness has been building in much of the Southern Area of the U.S.
Construction is underway at Prague on the new high school. A circular drive in front of it has been completed, while work continues directly next to the current high school building. The new facility will be over 40,000 square feet and have 22 classrooms, including two computer labs, a Family and Consumer Science classroom and kitchen, a science lab, art studio space, two teacher workrooms and a dedicated special education space. Photo/Emily Kalka

Construction is underway at Prague on the new high school. A circular drive in front of it has been completed, while work continues directly next to the current high school building. The new facility will be over 40,000 square feet and have 22 classrooms, including two computer labs, a Family and Consumer Science classroom and kitchen, a science lab, art studio space, two teacher workrooms and a dedicated special education space. Photo/Emily Kalka

Prague construction

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Meeker man wounded in shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A landlord in Meeker was shot and injured on New Year’s Eve morning after he pointed a handgun at a Lincoln County deputy who had responded to a call that morning.Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett reported his deputy was dispatched to 101152 S. 3376 Rd. in Meeker just before 8 a.m.

Cruelty case back in court

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Representation for Jerry Hine requested that they return in one week when he appeared on Jan. 6 at the Lincoln County Courthouse, as they need more time for consultations.
Lorraine Marie Henry

Lorraine Marie Henry

Lorraine Marie Henry

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lorraine Marie Henry, age 78, of Prague, Oklahoma, passedawaypeacefully on December 26, 2025, in Prague. She was born on May 7, 1947, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Jack and Lavada M. (Wakley) Place.Lorraine’s early years were shaped by a life of movement and adaptability.
Melody Lynn Draper

Melody Lynn Draper

Melody Lynn Draper

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Melody Lynn Draper, 69, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to James Rothaar and Geraldine McQueen Rothaar.
Jewelene “Judy” Mildred Mascho

Jewelene “Judy” Mildred Mascho

Jewelene “Judy” Mildred Mascho

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Jewelene “Judy” Mildred Mascho, age 87, a longtime resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.Judy was born on June 15, 1938, in Davenport, Oklahoma, to Roy and Jewell (Campbell) Hallock.
Maddox Metheny

Maddox Metheny

Rotarians of the month named

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
Maddox Metheny and Jaycee Cross have been named Rotarians of the Month for January by the Chandler Rotary Club.Maddox Metheny is the son of Geoff and Laura Metheny. He has lived in Chandler all his life and attended Chandler Public Schools since Pre-K.Metheny maintains a 3.
Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
Dale FFAOffice: Vice President Class: Senior Family: Parents - Clay & Cassie; Siblings - Caleb, Calvin & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Gordon Cooper, AP History & English, Student CouncilWhat is the most important thing you learned in FFA?
TEACHER OF THE WEEK

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
Danielle MorganHometown: Prague College: UCO Degrees: BS in Education, specializing in child development.Years taught: 5Years at Prague: 4Currently teaching: KindergartenFamily: Proudest daughter of Danny and the late Debbie Morgan, step-daughter of Treasure Morgan; sister to Zac and Maegan Morgan.
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