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Thanksgiving deadline

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 25, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Improvements for Chandler airport

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Chandler Regional Airport is about to get a facelift. There are several upcoming projects that will improvement the 80acre airport and hopefully help attract larger companies to the area.“We kind of got a whole bunch of different things going on.

Stroud man charged with rape

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A Stroud man faces two rape charges and a third felony following his arrest by the Stroud police chief.Two counts of rape by instrumentation and one charge of pattern of criminal offenses were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court recently against Charles Douglas LeMaster, 61.

Lincoln County in disaster area

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners were informed during Monday’s meeting that the county has been included in a State of Emergency Declaration due to storms that struck the county early Sunday morning.Gov. Kevin Stitt declared the State of Emergency on Sunday for several Oklahoma counties.

Not guilty in OnCue shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A Lincoln County jury has found two Texas men not guilty of all charges related to a shooting at the On Cue in Stroud more than three years ago.

Before the rains, there were fires

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wildfires throughout Lincoln County last week scorched thousands of acres and several structures but no injuries have been reported.Charlotte Brown, Lincoln County Emergency Management director, noted, “In the last 10 days we’ve had 10 plus fires in Lincoln County.
Janet Bowman (left) and Janise Baldwin (right) have started a new non-profit to help Lincoln County residents pay to have their pets spayed or neutered. Lincoln County Spay/Neuter Foundation is now live at lincolncountyokspayneuter. org. Photo/Brian Blansett

Janet Bowman (left) and Janise Baldwin (right) have started a new non-profit to help Lincoln County residents pay to have their pets spayed or neutered. Lincoln County Spay/Neuter Foundation is now live at lincolncountyokspayneuter. org. Photo/Brian Blansett

Low-cost spay/neuter program

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Most people living in Lincoln County have seen the posts on social media or the cardboard signs in the Walmart parking lot, usually next to a crate full of puppies.“Free puppies!”“Free to a good home!
Letters to veterans

Letters to veterans

Letters to veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
We asked high school seniors from several organizations to write letters to veterans, exxpressing their thoughts and gratitude for their service.Wellston BPA Ava DavenportDear Veterans, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication and service to our country.

Stone wins at nationals

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Ethan Stone, Chandler FFA, won National Championship honors at the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Oklahoma FFA team.Stone won the National Proficiency Award for Fruit and Nut Production.

Guilty plea

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A Stroud motorist, who has at least four previous felony convictions and who was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of drugs, pleaded guilty and been sentenced.Joshuah Dylan Standley, 33, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan.
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