Lincoln County News

Michael Landon Heinze

Michael Landon Heinze

Michael Landon Heinze

MichaelLandonHeinze, born on February 23, 2006, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home in Carney, Oklahoma, on September 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
New campground, playground at Stroud Lake

New campground, playground at Stroud Lake

New campground, playground at Stroud Lake

Visitors to Stroud Lake will notice a few new additions. A playground and new equestrian campsites have recently been added to the list of amenities.

Reminders on election laws

With the October 14th Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.
Cheer competition

Cheer competition

Cheer competition

The cheer teams from Chandler High School (above) and Stroud High School (below) perform during the OSSAA Cheer and Game Day Regionals competition on Sept. 20 at the Stroud Route 66 Coliseum. They were two of 10 teams competing in Class 3A. Neither school qualified for State.

Stroud man set for trial

A Stroud man facing two rape charges and two other felonies following his arrest by the Stroud police chief has been set for the January disposition docket and for trial in February.
LCOS production opens on Saturday, Sep. 27th

LCOS production opens on Saturday, Sep. 27th

LCOS production opens on Saturday, Sep. 27th

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of And Now Goodnight will open on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. Additional performances will be held on October 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees on September 28 and October 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Ground-breaking at Stroud Airport

Ground-breaking at Stroud Airport

Ground-breaking at Stroud Airport

The Stroud Industrial Authority, City Manager Bob Pearman, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Grayson Airdies, and others gathered at the groundbreaking for the runway expansion project at Stroud Municipal Airport on Sept. 17.
Javarious Wade leaves a couple of would-be tacklers in his wake Friday night in Chandler’s win over Clinton. Photo/Brian Blansett

Javarious Wade leaves a couple of would-be tacklers in his wake Friday night in Chandler’s win over Clinton. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions roll, 32-7

Chandler stepped up two classes in competition Friday night and put a 32-7 wood-shedding on Clinton, one of Oklahoma’s tradition-rich programs.It was an impressive showing against a blueblood.
Aiden Collins intercepts a pass near the end of the game to preserve the Tigers’ victory. Photo/Beth Young.

Aiden Collins intercepts a pass near the end of the game to preserve the Tigers’ victory. Photo/Beth Young.

Tigers clip No. 4 Tonkawa

Jacob Beck took a punt return to the house early in the fourth quarter to give Stroud a lead and Aiden Collins intercepted a pass late in the quarter to protect it, leading the Tigers to an 18-13 win over Tonkawa Friday.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Above left, Chandler coach Jack Gray talks to the Lions after they knocked off Class 4A Clinton Friday night. Photo/ Brian Blansett Above, Stroud catcher Carly Miller grabs a foul pop during the Lady Tigers’ game against Tonkawa.