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Commissioners look at SS4A grant

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners agreed to find intersections in need of highway approach work to make them safer for a Safe Streets forAll (SS4A) grant application at their regular meeting on May 4.

Chandler FFA held its annual banquet on April 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, during which they presented the new officers for the 2026-27 school year. Six outgoing seniors also gave retiring addresses after being in FFA for five years.Pictured are the new officers: From left to right are Logan Harkins, Cambria Barbero, Autumn Rednour, Adler Ball, Addilyn Miller and Grace Perkins. Photo/Stacey Harkins

New FFA Officers

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

April Wellness Report

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Every month, Wellness Dep. Rod Baker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county. The following is the April 2026 report.

Lincoln County students win CVEC awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Four Lincoln County students received scholarships from the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s (CVEC) Round Up Board for 2026, according to a press release from the cooperative.

Kara Casteel, Valedictorian

Meeker announces valedictorians, salutatorians

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Meeker High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating Class of 2026. Kara Casteel, Aiden Hessman, Brooklyn Lynch, Mariah Doulett and Kylie Way have been named valedictorian, while Gage Danielewicz and Keagon Edmonds have been named salutatorians.

Appeals court issues final ruling on St. Cloud

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a decision made by the Lincoln County District Court to deny a temporary injunction on the demolition of two buildings known as the St. Cloud Hotel, according to court documents.

The home of a family facing child neglect charges. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Davenport family arrested for neglect

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Several adult members of a Davenport family were taken into custody on April 26 and 27 for alleged child neglect.Rex Mitchum, Jr., Jasmine Stewart, Juanita Mitchum, Ray Mitchum, Sr., Joyce Mitchum, Alicia Mitchum and Ray Mitchum, Jr.

Avree Haney, who plays Lydia Deetz, stands next to Eli Ford, who plays Beetlejuice, during dress rehearsal of McLoud High School’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr” on April 26. Photo/Emily Kalka

Laugh until you die at McLoud’s Beetlejuice

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

In case you missed it, Beetlejuice is a show about death, as the opening number aptly reminds the audience. And the junior version of the show is coming to the stage at McLoud High School this weekend.

A pickle at the park

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Two cars were totaled in an incident that took place Friday afternoon (April 24) on South Cleveland Avenue behind the new McClanahan Park in Chandler.

Members of the LCOS Board stand with Michael Bay (center), who donated the Collar Building for the theatre. From left to right, Shane Miller, Mandy Myers, Bay, Sheri Jones, Katie Smith and Jessie Glover-McPherson. Photo/Emily Kalka

Entering a new era of Lincoln County On-Stage

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

For those who have lived in the area for the last 40 or so years, Lincoln County On-Stage (LCOS) has been a staple in the community. Many a person has stood on that stage or sat in the audience, enjoying “Annie,” “A Christmas Carol,” original productions and many more.

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