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3 candidates file for Carney special school board election

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Three candidates have filed for an open school board seat in Carney, according to the Lincoln County Election Board.Jess Townsend, Connie Johnson and Rebecca Cranford have filed for Unexpired Term Seat #3. The election will take place on Aug. 25, along with run-off elections.

Wellston set for pre-4th bash

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The town of Wellston will be holding its annual Fourth of July Kick-Start Celebration this Friday night.There will be vendors, inflatables, food trucks and a firework display. The festival is set to take place behind Wellston Elementary School.Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Man in drug case up for pre-prelim hearing

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A man charged with drug trafficking heads to a preliminary hearing on Aug. 13, after appearing at a pre-preliminary hearing on May 28.Ralph Edward Young, 64,ofOklahomaCity,was charged on May 12 with five counts and made his initial appearance on May 21, according to court documents.
An intern from Arcadia walks the fence line while out with Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriett. Photo/ Andrew Frazier

An intern from Arcadia walks the fence line while out with Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriett. Photo/ Andrew Frazier

A morning out with a game warden

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
On a warm morning in rural Lincoln County, game warden Jacob Harriett walked a high-fence property with a small group, moving through grass, brush and overgrown foliage in search of deer.“The goal is to push any native animals out, so they don’t become trapped in the high fence,” Harriett said.

Public Records

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Lincoln County MarriageStevie Ladon Davis of Prague and Bobby Faye White of Chandler Anthony Harrison Smith of Stroud and Teresa Shayne McCollum of Yale Small ClaimsForcible Entry and DetainerSimple Storage, LLC vs Dewayne Hicks; Brittany Hensley Hicks; All Occupants Trisha Lynn Neal vs Brandon and...

County to subsidize E911 employee payroll

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners voted to subsidize payroll for the E911 Trust Authority at their regular meeting on June 22.The Commissioners entered into a joint meeting with two members of the TrustAuthority Board and discussed the budget shortfall.
Local residents gather together to march down Manvel Avenue in Chandler on Saturday, June 20, in celebration of Juneteenth. Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler held a special gathering on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse to kickoff the event, which included song, dance, poetry and speeches. Dozens showed up to the event and joined in the march down to Reed Park. Pictured at the front are Todd Thompson, Landon, Rachelle Thompson, Clara Bobo and Brianna Taylor. Photo/Emily Kalka

Local residents gather together to march down Manvel Avenue in Chandler on Saturday, June 20, in celebration of Juneteenth. Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler held a special gathering on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse to kickoff the event, which included song, dance, poetry and speeches. Dozens showed up to the event and joined in the march down to Reed Park. Pictured at the front are Todd Thompson, Landon, Rachelle Thompson, Clara Bobo and Brianna Taylor. Photo/Emily Kalka

Celebrating Juneteenth

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Here’s the write-your-own-caption opportunity that you’ve been wanting. Rocky Raccoon and Max the German Shepherd both appear astonished by something off camera during their altercation last week. But what? Feel free to take creative license and send your caption to news@lcnok.com by the end of the day Friday. We’ll publish the best ones in next week’s edition and choose a winner, who will receive a free 12-month subscription to the Lincoln County News and be immortalized in print. Photo/Beth Young

Here’s the write-your-own-caption opportunity that you’ve been wanting. Rocky Raccoon and Max the German Shepherd both appear astonished by something off camera during their altercation last week. But what? Feel free to take creative license and send your caption to news@lcnok.com by the end of the day Friday. We’ll publish the best ones in next week’s edition and choose a winner, who will receive a free 12-month subscription to the Lincoln County News and be immortalized in print. Photo/Beth Young

Here’s the write-your-own-caption opportunity that you’ve been wanting

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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