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Locals at the IFYR

Locals at the IFYR

Locals at the IFYR

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Last week, hundreds of young cowboys and cowgirls from across the globe have descended on Shawnee, Oklahoma, for the annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).

McLoud woman waives hearing

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A McLoud woman has waived her preliminary hearing on three childrelated sex crimes and her arraignment has been scheduled.A man from Harrah, charged with her, was earlier been bound over to stand trial on three childrelated sex crimes and his arraignment has been set.
Luchsen-Tackett wedding

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

Luchsen-Tackett wedding

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.

Bench warrant issued in felony case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Harrah man who failed to make his court appearance and who is facing a new felony and a misdemeanor.
Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coming home!

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Nothing quite beats the tenacity of Will Conley.As the elevator doors in the lobby of Bethany Children’s Health Center slid open in the morning of July 10, the Chandler teen was welcomed by waving pompoms and cheers from over 50 people crowding the space.
Dog seizures

Dog seizures

Dog seizures

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A registered dog breeder in Stroud has been arrested for animal cruelty and booked into Lincoln County Jail, according to the Stroud police chief.Chief Clint Gaylord said Jerry Hine, 83, owner and operator of Add Love Pets, LLC, was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday.
Frazier wins at Red Angus event

Frazier wins at Red Angus event

Frazier wins at Red Angus event

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
At this year’s Red Angus Jr. National Show, Meeker High senior Devyn Frazier made a statement in the show ring. Competing in the Red Angus division at the Red Angus Youth Expo, she claimed 6th Overall Senior Showman and earned the title of Division Champion.
Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Office: No Office Class: Freshman Family: Parents, Alex & Melissa Newport; Siblings, Jett & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Baseball, Student Council, Freshman Class Vice President.What is the most important thing you’ve learned while in the FFA?

Suspended sentences for Stroud woman

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
A woman from Stroud, charged with drug and contraband felonies following her arrest in June of 2024 by law enforcement officers, has drawn suspended prison terms on those charges Katelynn Pamela Gordon, 27, was formally charged in Lincoln County District in June of this year with trafficking in...

Turnpike updates

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) recently released updates on ongoing projects on turnpikes in the state, letting drivers know what to expect for the rest of the summer and into 2026. This includes two projects that are on-going in Lincoln County.
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