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A crowd estimated at 1,200 people was treated to a rousing fireworks show at Wellston Saturday night. The show was behind the elementary school and had enough fireworks to require an intermission. Davenport, Chandler, Stroud, Meeker and Prague will have Independence Day activities this weekend. Photo/Baylee Billings

A crowd estimated at 1,200 people was treated to a rousing fireworks show at Wellston Saturday night. The show was behind the elementary school and had enough fireworks to require an intermission. Davenport, Chandler, Stroud, Meeker and Prague will have Independence Day activities this weekend. Photo/Baylee Billings

Independence Day!

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Communities around Lincoln County are gearing up for their annual Fourth of July celebrations this Friday.Chandler will host their annual fireworks display at Bell Cow Lake on July 4. Fireworks are set to go off once it gets dark.

July 4 closure

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Lincoln County News will close on July 4 for Independence Day. This will not affect deadlines for the July 10 issue. It’s still Monday at 5 p.m. for ads, legals, obituaries and letters to the editor.
Decision pending on hotel building

Decision pending on hotel building

Decision pending on hotel building

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Judge Joseph Dobry asked lawyers to submit written arguments by July 2 to determine whether a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings will be issued. He will then issue a written ruling.The hearing was held on June 25 at the Lincoln County Courthouse.
Michael Pritchard

Michael Pritchard

Pritchard wins

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Incoming Meeker High School freshman, Michael Pritchard, recently received an award that distinguishes himself among cattle breeders.Pritchard received the Ultra Black Brangus Cow- Calf Pair of the Year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Meeker Town Board approves budgets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Meeker Town Board of Trustees have approved both the General Operating and Public Works Authority budgets for 2025-2026.They unanimously approved a General Operating budget of $923,040 which is about $76,000 different than the current budget which ends June 30.

Northwestern State honor roll

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Northwestern Oklahoma State University announced its spring semester honor roll lists.To make the President’s Honor Roll, students must make all A’s or a 4.0 grade-point average in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours or nine graduate hours.

Hearing postponed for Meeker man in felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Meeker man facing two felonies. A bench warrant for his arrest was issued at the same time but has now been returned.

White selected for Leadership Oklahoma

Emly Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A Davenport resident has been named to the 38th class of Leadership Oklahoma, an organization dedicated to equipping Oklahomanswithskillsand resources to make positive changes in the state, according to a press release from the organization.
Tiny homes in Stroud

Tiny homes in Stroud

Tiny homes in Stroud

Emiky Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
On a plot just behind the post office in Stroud, a group of homes is situated. All are brand new, with most already filled with residents. While they look nice and tidy, there’s one big difference between these homes and those around them.They’re tiny.

Meeker man dies in Kingfisher crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A Meeker man has died in a one-vehicle traffic collision over the weekend in Kingfisher County.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Robert Cottrill, of Troop J, who investigated the collision, identified the driver who died as Aaron C. Standlee, 42.
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