Lincoln County News

George Thomas Wooden

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The family of George ThomasWoodenfromFairfield, CA (until recently) is saddened to announce his passing on August 25, 2025, at the age of 94.Born in Chandler, Oklahoma, on November 22, 1930, George grew up during the Great Depression and World War II.

Lincoln County Fair

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The Lincoln County Fall Fair took place last week, running from Aug. 20 to Aug. 23, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.It brought together participants from all over the county to show everything from rabbits and poultry to cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.

St. Cloud case on appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

A case seeking a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings has been appealed, according to court documents. The Petition of Error was filed on July 22, with an amended Petition of Error filed on Aug. 8. It is now waiting for a decision from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Taste of football

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Area high schools got their first football scrimmages in last week, with Chandler hosting McLoud, Stroud hosting Mannford, Davenport going to Strother, Meeker hosting Little Axe, Prague hosting Harrah, NRC visiting Bethel.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Above left, Stroud’s Jordan Neeley (2343) and Prague’s Hailey Johnson (2260) compete in the Prague cross country meet.Johnson finished third and Neeley 5th. Photo/Beth Young Above right, Javarious Wade breaks a long gainer during Chandler’s scrimmage with McLoud.

Runner Lexi Martzall cuts the ribbon held up by Superintendent Scott Baade (left) and High School Principal Freddie Hall (right) on the new track facility at Chandler Public Schools. The building contains locker rooms, a coaches’ office and a concession stand. It’s located next to the track and behind the softball field at the high school complex. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Chandler Open House

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Trial set for Ventris on robbery charge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

A Cushing man previously convicted of several felonies now facing a robbery charge has pleaded innocent and his case has been set for the felony call docket this month.Donnie Ray Ventris, 59, was formally charged in Lincoln County District on Dec. 31, 2024 with robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Big birthday

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

This Sunday is Aug. 31, the final day of August.This year, as is always, it’s an extremely important day in the lives of wife Pat and me, our son-in-law Terry and many others.It’s our grandson Liam’s birthday and he is turning 7.

Bad move by the gerrymanderers

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Shame on Texas and California, where the Republicans and Democrats have engaged recently in political poker-playing that is doing a disservice and perhaps harm to America’s representative democracy.

Lincoln County Fair results

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Market Sheep Show Showmanship: Junior - Mark Raper and Addyson Prough Intermediate - Jade Wakely and Easton Evans Senior - Savannah Gaylord and Brooklyn Estes Hair SheepPee Wee - Ridge Priddy, Breed Champion DorsetPee Wee Briar Jordan, Breed Champion Junior Class 11 - Addyson Prough Junior Class 21...

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