Early voting begins June 11

Early voting for Lincoln County voters begins Thursday, June 11, and continues through Saturday, June 13.Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day may vote early at the Lincoln County Election Board.

Sample ballots available for June election

Voters can view or download sample ballots for the June 16 election through the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Lincoln County Election Board during normal business hours.

Seminole State College releases honor roll lists

Seminole State College has released its honor roll lists for the spring 2026 semester. There were approximately 455 students named to the three lists.The President’s Honor Roll is awarded to students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers calls for water safety

With school out and summer nearly here, more folks will be heading out to lakes and rivers. As people get on boats or hit up their favorite fishing spots, it’s important to keep safety in mind.The U.S.

Honoring the fallen

Jimmy Con Dorsey

Jimmy Con Dorsey was born June 24, 1936, in Konawa, Oklahoma. He arrived in Heaven on April 29, 2026, at the age of 89.Jim moved with his family to Oklahoma City when he was a young boy. They lived in Southeast Oklahoma City, and he graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1955.

Terry Kay Mattheyer Santin

Terry Kay Mattheyer Santin, 83, longtime resident of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away early Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family.TerrywasbornonAugust 1, 1942, in Haleyville, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Enec (Poli) Thurman.

Beulah Mae Stiner Jones Phipps

Beulah Mae Stiner Jones Phipps, a longtime Chandler resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep onMay15,2026,atthe ageof92.Shewasborn in 1933 near Stroud, Oklahoma, to Annetta Bell Stults and John Harrison Stiner.