Lincoln County News

Felony discharging firearm

A Luther man has been charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Ricky Linn Warren and Darlene Martine Cantrell, both of Chandler Samuel Austin Melot and Kristen Angel Gibbs, both of Wellston Michael William Smith Jr and Jennifer Thea Le Moine, both of Stillwater Justin Hunter Runyan and Erica Luv Hamilton, both of...

Prague woman dies in car crash

A Prague woman was killed and two people from Paden were critically injured recently in a two-vehicle traffic collision east of Prague in Lincoln County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Caleb Scott identified the woman who died as Joan H. Marlowe,79.
Staying retro

Staying retro

Staying retro

Granddaughter Ruby turned six on Sunday. I wanted to record the party and her smiling face, so I grabbed an Ikoflex on the way out the door. Unless you’re a firstdegree camera nerd, “Ikoflex” may not ring a very loud bell for you. Not to worry.
Discovering retro - Whiteout

Discovering retro - Whiteout

Discovering retro - Whiteout

Bright white boxes smoothly roll onto a page, erasing the messy ink marks with a quick swipe of my hand, as if the pen had never come near the paper at all. No matter the mistake, whiteout gets the job done—hence, its status as my all time favorite office supply. Yes, I have a favorite one.
Remembering Mother’s Day

Remembering Mother’s Day

Remembering Mother’s Day

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. To me, along with Easter, it’s the most important Sunday of the year because it’s the day we honor the women in our lives, the mothers, grandmothers, greatgreat grandmothers and other women who do so much for us men and ourchildren.

Town Talk

Alumni weekend is fast approaching and the Class of 1962 will be celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Friday night, May 27th, the class will be gathering at the FFA building which is attached to the south side of the old high school gymnasium, Memorial Gym.

McLoud to increase utility rates

The McLoud City Council, meeting as the Public Works Authority, has adopted a resolution to increase utility rates for residential customers. By adopting the resolution, the Authority members put in place the increase they passed during their March meting.
Kileigh Mixon of Stroud was the model of competitive relaxation during the 100 meter hurdles final at the Class 2A regional track meet Saturday in Stroud. She turned in a time of 16.40, which was the best qualifying time in the state. She will be one of a large group of area high school athletes competing in the state track meets Saturday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Kileigh Mixon of Stroud was the model of competitive relaxation during the 100 meter hurdles final at the Class 2A regional track meet Saturday in Stroud. She turned in a time of 16.40, which was the best qualifying time in the state. She will be one of a large group of area high school athletes competing in the state track meets Saturday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Area athletes make a statement

Athletes from Lincoln County turned in best-in-the-state efforts in regional track meets Saturday and two softball teams from Pott County breezed through regionals and take No. 1 and No. 2 rankings into this week’s state tournaments. It was a dominating week, overall.
Jaci Chowning

Jaci Chowning

Top Davenport students announced

Officials at Davenport High School announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the 2022 graduating class. Both students have attended DHS since kindergarten. Emma Buchanan will be honored as Valedictorian for achieving a 4.0 grade point average.