Lincoln County News

Area students dominate AFR speech contest

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Lincoln County students swept awards at this year’s American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) Central District Speech Contest last week.In the Junior Division, four students placed in the Agriscience category.

NRC to vote on bond issue

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The North Rock Creek School Board has called for an election on a no-taxincrease bond issue for new elementary and secondary school buildings.The election is set for Feb. 10, 2026. The bond amount is estimated at $32.

Area musicians make honor band

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A number of students in bands all over the county auditioned for the East Central Oklahoma Band Directors’Association Honor Band on Nov. 8. Many lucky musicians were able to make the bands either at the middle school, junior high, or high school level.
The Chandler FCCLA competed at District Star events at Stroud High School on Nov. 13. Alyssa Lee was an event timer; Kierra Jones placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse; Sara Blackhart placed third in Creed Speaking and Interpretation; and Celina Whiteside placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. Pictured are (from left to right) Lee, Jones, Blackhart, Royanna Berry (President N5), Bailey Treanor (Vice President N5) and Whiteside. Photo/Cynthia Snider

The Chandler FCCLA competed at District Star events at Stroud High School on Nov. 13. Alyssa Lee was an event timer; Kierra Jones placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse; Sara Blackhart placed third in Creed Speaking and Interpretation; and Celina Whiteside placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. Pictured are (from left to right) Lee, Jones, Blackhart, Royanna Berry (President N5), Bailey Treanor (Vice President N5) and Whiteside. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Chandler FCCLA wins, places

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

Stroud drama makes a splash

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Stroud is diving below the waves and taking audiences straight to Bikini Bottom with this year’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical”.It’s an all-grade extravaganza, with the cast and crew including students ranging from elementary school to high school.

Filing for school board seats starts on Dec. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Candidate filing for the board of education begins Dec. 1, for 10 Lincoln County school districts.Those who wish to file for a board of education office must submit a declaration of candidacy to the Lincoln County election board Dec. 1-3.
Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
ThomasWolfeBuchanan Jr. II, “T.J.”, 59, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed awaysuddenlyonMonday, November 10, 2025. T.J. was born on June 2, 1966, in Drumright, Oklahoma, the son ofThomasWolfe Jr. and Delores Ann (Stokes) Buchanan. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1984. T.J.
Indicative of the physical nature of the game, was this first-quarter play, when hits from Clayton Ritchie (12) and Coniah Ritchie (2) sent the helmet of Kiefer’s Brody Baxter flying. Photo/Brian Blansett

Indicative of the physical nature of the game, was this first-quarter play, when hits from Clayton Ritchie (12) and Coniah Ritchie (2) sent the helmet of Kiefer’s Brody Baxter flying. Photo/Brian Blansett

Kiefer 20, Lions 15

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Chandler Lions scored on their first possession and dominated the game, but Kiefer scored on its last possession and won it.The 20-15 verdict in the first round of the playoffs marked the end of the Lions’ season.
Stroud lineman Brandon McNeill is focused on the Beggs ball carrier as he breaks into the backfield Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Stroud lineman Brandon McNeill is focused on the Beggs ball carrier as he breaks into the backfield Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Tigers keep on rolling

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Stroud rolled past Beggs, 49-21 Friday to charge into this week’s Class 2A-II state quarterfinals.They’ll take on the Wyandotte Bears at Jack Poskey Stadium Friday, with the winner advancing to face the winner of the Adair-Holdenville game in next week’s semifinals.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Left, Stroud running back Jacob Beck (4) gets ready to shove a would-be tackler out of his way during the Tigers’ playoff win over Beggs. Photo/Rick Hester Right, five Wellston track athletes received All-Star jackets last week for finishing in the top three in their events at the state track meet.
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