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Fireworks fly in the air over Meeker on Friday night at the town’s annual Independence Day celebration. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Fireworks fly in the air over Meeker on Friday night at the town’s annual Independence Day celebration

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Zephyrus to perform at OKANA

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Tulsa, Oklahoma — Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps, Oklahoma’s only Drum Corps International (DCI) ensemble, will bring its signature energy, precision, and artistry to Oklahoma City on Saturday, July 4, as part of the Independence Day festivities at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark.

Davenport School Board meeting

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The Davenport School Board held a regular meeting on June 8, taking care of several items.The Board approved authorization to pay the FY27 Allocation for Statewide Alternative Education Academy Program Funds to the Local Education for the Cooperative.

Pippin enjoys a summer afternoon with the boys at Tilghman Park. Photo/Emily Kalka

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Friday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section.Local Lab Raz launches an immediate probe into why the treat is not yet in his mouth. Photo/Crystal Simpson

Carney Board hires interim police chief

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The Town of Carney Board of Trustees hired an interim police chief at a special meeting on June 3.According to the minutes of the meeting, the trustees accepted the resignation of Chief John Cobb effective June 9, allowing him to switch to part-time at $20/ hr.

Last week, we asked you to enter captions for our photo of Rocky the Raccon and Max the German Sherpard. Here are our staff favorites, and of course, our first-place winner, who will receive a free annual subscription to The Lincoln County News. First Place: “When you try to scare your friend, but their scream scares you!” - Sarah Wright

Photo Caption Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Other Favorites: Everybody was Kung Foo Fighting! - Jessica Holland “I thought you said there was nothing sour in that trash!” - Linda Young

A view of the mess hall at the Chandler Baseball Camp from Oak Park Cemetery. The building was damaged in Friday night’s storms that swept through Lincoln County. Several trees were knocked down and the roof of the nearby residence was also damaged. Photo/Emily Kalka

Agra School Board approves class capacity for transfer

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The Agra School Board met on June 8 and approved a number of routine items.The Board went into executive session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of any individual salaried officer or employee, specifically an evaluation of the...

Meeker Rodeo Parade

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

In the top photo, riders carry the American and Oklahoma flags through downtown during the Meeker Rodeo Parade. Top left: An ATV decorated in red, white, and blue rolls down the parade route in Meeker. Top Right: A rider carries the American flag through downtown Meeker during the rodeo parade.

America 250

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The Lincoln County News asked various community figures and its staff to reflect upon what they love most about the United States and what they hope to see in the future in celebration of the semiquincentennial. Here is what they had to say.We live in the best country in the world.

Former Air Force pararescueman reflects on service

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

As he plummeted through the air toward the ocean below, Gary McGuire fought to fix a broken parachute. A routine training mission can go haywire in an instant for Air Force pararescuemen, and this was one of those moments.

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