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OG&E tips for staying cool in triple-digit temps

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
With daytime highs soaring into triple digits, OG&E has released tips on staying cool and saving during high temperatures.OG&E said while there is no call for customers to reduce their electricity or take action, there are some ways to reduce energy use.

Lincoln County students honored at uni

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Students from the Lincoln County/Pottawatomie County areas have been excelling at universities, including making dean’s lists, grad lists and more.University of Central OklahomaThe following students have made the President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls at the University of Central Oklahoma.Chandler...

Meeker Middle School Honor Roll lists

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Meeker Middle School has released its secondsemester honor rolls.Sixth Grade Superintendent’s Honor RollJackson Cloud Jacob Eisenberger Baylee Gatz Aspen Hailey Landen Karr Malcolm Krzyaniak Camryn Maggard Caleb Mooy Arliss Sala Sam Sloan Boston Smith Kate Smithson Rhett...
Marley Miller from Chandler drops a loop on her calf during the 86th annual Chandler Open Rodeo over the weekend. She won the first round of breakaway roping and the 15-and-under barrel racing on Friday night. For more on the rodeo, please see Pages 2A, 2C and 3C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Marley Miller from Chandler drops a loop on her calf during the 86th annual Chandler Open Rodeo over the weekend. She won the first round of breakaway roping and the 15-and-under barrel racing on Friday night. For more on the rodeo, please see Pages 2A, 2C and 3C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Chandler high school student Marley Miller won the breakaway roping and 15-and-under barrel racing Friday night at the Chandler Open Rodeo, highlighting a twonight run that included 346 contestants and $16,915 in prize money.Miller stopped the clock at 2.9 seconds in the Friday night roping and ran...
Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker of Wellston, OK, was born on January 31, 1938, in Chanute, KS, the oldest daughter of Frank and Wilma (Carter) Geer. Carolyn peacefully passed away at her home on July 21, 2026, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents and oldest son, Charles Lee Becker.
Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Walter “Ellis” Aldridge was born July 23, 1939, in Okay, Oklahoma, to L.L. and Georgie Glee (Austin) Aldridge.He passed away July 21, 2026, two days before his 87th birthday.Ellis grew up in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and married Doris (Marsellis) in Tulsa.He was preceded in death by his parents and four...
Shannon Sue Bottger

Shannon Sue Bottger

Shannon Sue Bottger

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
On July 16, 2026, the world got a little darker. Shannon Sue Bottger was a bright and giving light that burned out far too soon. She was born on August 12, 1965, in Iolo, Kansas, to Sandra Sue Archer.Shannon was a naturally loving person; she made all who met her feel welcomed and special.
Radar flexes his guard dog skills. All feed bags will be safe under his watch. Photo/Julia Wells

Radar flexes his guard dog skills. All feed bags will be safe under his watch. Photo/Julia Wells

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.
Chandler Council approves 911 fees

Chandler Council approves 911 fees

Chandler Council approves 911 fees

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Chandler City Council approved a dispatch fee agreement with the Lincoln County E911 Authority, opened a time capsule and held public hearings on dilapidated properties at its regular meeting on July 14.The Council approved the fee, with City Manager Jason Orr, who sits on the trust authority...
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