OHP runs ‘Make Our Shoulders Safe Again’

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is running a special emphasis week from Aug. 18 to 24, ticketing anyone who violates the Move Over Law.The week, carried out in partnership with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the Oklahoma Department of...

Stroud, Wellston, Davenport receive Rt. 66 Grants

Three more towns in Lincoln County have received grants from the Route 66 Commission for improvements before the Route 66 Centennial in 2026.

Bench warrant issued for Chandler woman for $25,000

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who failed to make her court appearance and an arraignment has been scheduled for a man facing the same charges.

Commissioners special meeting

Lincoln County commissioners have adopted a resolution for a grant application for Sheriff’s Office funding assistance.They also approved a grant contract with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for counseling services at the county jail.Their actions came during a recent...

Committee to investigate Department of Education

Rep. Kevin Wallace, RWellston, has announced that the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) would begin an investigation into spending concerns regarding the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).This investigation, approved by Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, and spearheaded by...

Wellston Fair results

Davenport man arrested

A Davenport man faces a felony drug count and two other charges following his recent arrest by a Lincoln County Deputy.Rodney Dean Clark, 58, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 26 with trafficking in illegal drugs, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while...

Longtime Wellston

Meeker backs up on Meeker Lake water request

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to withdraw its request to increase the municipal water supply to 2,790 acre feet and instead retain the current water supply of 1,000 acre feet as part of the Meeker Lake dam rehabilitation process.Trustees voted unanimously to make that request to the...

Chandler approves long-term development plan

The Chandler City Council approved a roadmap for development over the next 25 to 30 years.