Lincoln County News

Manslaughter charge filed

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

A Meeker man faces a first degree manslaughter charge after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a fatal multiple traffic collision in Lincoln County in late August.Michael Lee Angel Figueroa, 31, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Last Friday, the Stroud Pre-K classes visited the local fire station. The students were able to get an up close experience with spraying the water! Pictured above is Elora McDoulett getting her chance at soaking just about everything around her. See more photos on Page 2A. Photo/Baylee Billings

At the fire station

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Grants for Agra, Carney FFA chapters

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Agra and Carney FFA chapters were two of three to receive technology and innovation grants for STEM education, according to a press release from Devon Energy and Ovintiv Inc., which are sponsoring the grants.

Guilty plea in felonies

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Prague man charged with three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, has entered a guilty plea.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, against Ted William Griffi n, 35.

Area bands bring home hardware

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Three area bands competed at competitions this weekend, with two bringing home trophies.McLoud High School marching band competed at Konowa Band Day on Saturday in Konowa, placing fourth overall in field and parade combined and third overall in field.

McLoud, Chandler drama go edgy

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A melodious wailing pierces through the silence and darkness. It’s followed by gasps. By people flinching away, with nervous looks darting over shoulders and into the shadows. But then, the group breaks out into spontaneous noise with no melody.There’s banging on the floor, desks, overturned chairs.

Lizzy Kliewer, Brooklyn Hammon and Logan Allen broke out the Hawaiian leis for Friday night’s game between Chandler and Metro Christian and then accessorized them with pink hair and safety vests. Photo/Brian Blansett

Days of leis

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Kristie Hammock

County commission

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week appointed a new County Court Clerk to fill the position that longtime Court Clerk Cindy Kirby is stepping down from after 21 years.On Monday of this week, commissioners unanimously appointed Kirby’s first deputy Kristie Hammock to succeed Kirby.

Some Dawg Pile defense. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport 36, Yale 30

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Davenport’s Bulldogs, led by the rushing attack of Brody Robinson and the air assault of Chase Mitchell, claimed a 36-30 contest over Yale last Friday night.Head coach Grant Powell said afterwards, “Last year that team beat us 49-0. It felt good to avenge that loss.

Chandler quarterback Chace Buchanan looks upfield during a long run in the first quarter. Photo/Brian Blansett

Metro 42, Chandler 14

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Metro Christian Patriots rolled into Chandler ranked No. 2 in the state last week, and showed why they deserve that ranking.The Patriots took a 14-0 lead in the first period and controlled much of the game.

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