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Asher wins Oklahoma Propane scholarship

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Chandler High School student Lonna Asher has been awarded a scholarship from the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council, according to a press release.The scholarship recognizes children and grandchildren of local propane marketers who exhibit outstanding academic achievement, leadership and...

Deadline for absentee ballots approaching soon

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Voters in Lincoln County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 State and County Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are...

Commissioners look at SS4A grant

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners agreed to find intersections in need of highway approach work to make them safer for a Safe Streets forAll (SS4A) grant application at their regular meeting on May 4.The grant application is due later this month and the commissioners discussed finding several...

Chandler FFA held its annual banquet on April 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, during which they presented the new officers for the 2026-27 school year. Six outgoing seniors also gave retiring addresses after being in FFA for five years.Pictured are the new officers: From left to right are Logan Harkins, Cambria Barbero, Autumn Rednour, Adler Ball, Addilyn Miller and Grace Perkins. Photo/Stacey Harkins

New FFA Officers

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

April Wellness Report

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Every month, Wellness Dep. Rod Baker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county.

Lincoln County students win CVEC awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Four Lincoln County students received scholarships from the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s (CVEC) Round Up Board for 2026, according to a press release from the cooperative.Hanna Campbell from Chandler High School and Addison Paige Richardson, Hope Birdwell and Kolton Yeager from Prague...

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.

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.In a decision released on April 17, Timothy Downing, the presiding judge, wrote that...

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. were charged with four felony counts each of child neglect on...

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.

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