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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.

Marie Mayfield

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Marie Ann Mayfield went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Marie was born on September 20, 1952 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to James E. and Josie G. Walker.

John Hankins

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

John Wade Hankins, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma.John was born on August 7, 1956, in Berea, Ohio, to William and Anna (Cochran) Hankins. He graduated from Atwater High School.

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.

Chandler senior Chloe Hyde (second from left in front) signs on to cheer at the University of Oklahoma in Edmond at Freeman Fieldhouse on April 28. Seated to her left is Hannah Smith with CHS Cheer Coach Cynthia Snyder on her right holding Hyde’s little sister Katie. On the end is Anna Long, Hyde’s mother. Standing behind them is Hyde’s father JC Hyde. Photo/Emily Kalka

Wellston woman charged with felony 1st-degree arson

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A Wellston woman appeared before Judge Emily Mueller for pre-preliminary hearing on April 23 over four counts, according to court documents.

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.

Soaring through the course

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The 2026 Red Dirt Rivalry Disc Golf Tournament took place last Saturday (April 25) atThe Nest and EagleValley Disc Golf courses at Stroud Lake. The tournament was a PDGA-sanctioned event with over 100 players showing up to compete from all over.

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