VETERANS DAY

Stroud man charged with rape

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.He appeared...

Lincoln County in disaster area

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.Lincoln County...

Not guilty in OnCue shooting

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.The State Attorney General’s Office filed charges in October of 2021 in Lincoln County District Court against Jeffrey Lee Battey, 57 at the time, Ponder,...

Before the rains, there were fires

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.

Low-cost spay/neuter program

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

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

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.