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In the photo on the left, David Timmons and DaNae Peters perform a scene of “Drop Dead!” On the right, Chris Reed plays Dick Scorcese/Inspector Mounds in “Drop Dead!” Photo/Emily Kalka

In the photo on the left, David Timmons and DaNae Peters perform a scene of “Drop Dead!” On the right, Chris Reed plays Dick Scorcese/Inspector Mounds in “Drop Dead!” Photo/Emily Kalka

Play festival brings comedy, feels to the stage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
low-budget production, making in rife with slapstick humor.Dani Skelton, who plays aging diva Constance, said the dinner theatre is always going to be funny and light.“I seriously doubt they are going to do the theater that’s going to, you know, make you cry or something.
Sac and Fox PowWow

Sac and Fox PowWow

Sac and Fox PowWow

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Top left, Miss Native UCO Amira Newsom from Oklahoma City (seated) and Téa Tahchawwickah from Pawnee get ready before the Grand Entry on Saturday night at the 61st annual Sac and Fox PowWow, held at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Park south of Stroud.
Above, Lexi Helmick of Meeker throws a loop during breakaway roping Sunday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. The rodeo continues through Friday night with the championship short go-around. Right, Marley Miller from Chandler heads her horse to the timer line during pole-bending competition in the Monday morning performance Below, bareback bronc rider Blake Huddleston from McLoud comes out of the chute on his bronc Sunday evening. Photos/Brian Blansett

Above, Lexi Helmick of Meeker throws a loop during breakaway roping Sunday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. The rodeo continues through Friday night with the championship short go-around. Right, Marley Miller from Chandler heads her horse to the timer line during pole-bending competition in the Monday morning performance Below, bareback bronc rider Blake Huddleston from McLoud comes out of the chute on his bronc Sunday evening. Photos/Brian Blansett

Locals at the IFYR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sheriff Kevin Garrett (left) stands with Rod Baker (right) at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Photo/Emily Kalka

Sheriff Kevin Garrett (left) stands with Rod Baker (right) at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Photo/Emily Kalka

Using trauma-informed wellness to fight addiction

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
It was a traumatic car accident that changed everything for Rod Baker, but not in the way one might think.On July 21, 2023, he hit a steer at night on Highway 99 and went off a bridge and into a tree, which crushed his neck. He should have been paralyzed, he said, but made a miraculous recovery.
Sheriff Kevin Garrett stands with Nick Taylor, Director of Psychiatry for Redemption. Photo/Andrew Frazier

Sheriff Kevin Garrett stands with Nick Taylor, Director of Psychiatry for Redemption. Photo/Andrew Frazier

New provider brings psychiatric care to Lincoln County jail

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Lincoln County officials, mental health providers and state lawmakers gathered at the OSU Extension office July 10 to discuss strengthening mental health care for inmates and improving their transition to community treatment after release.The meeting centered on the jail’s new partnership with...

Absentee ballot cutoff Aug. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Voters in Lincoln County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Aug. 25 Primary Run-off and Carney School Board Special Election and Town of Tryon OG&E Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.Absentee ballots are available to all registered...
Stroud runway project moves foward

Stroud runway project moves foward

Stroud runway project moves foward

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Stroud Municipal Airport runway expansion remains scheduled for completion Sept. 26 after favorable weather early in construction gave way to rain delays.Work began March 9, starting a 200-day construction period, City Manager Bob Pearman said.

Sample ballots now available

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sample ballots are now available for the Aug. 25 Election. Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal or pick up a copy at the Lincoln County Election Board during normal business hours.Sample ballots are tailored to each voter and their precinct.

Stroud City Council approves grant app

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
TheStroudCityCouncil gave approval to the grant administrator and city manager to work toward applying for a grant to help develop affordable housing at its regular meeting on July 9.Leslie Wilbourn presented the grant to the Council, saying that it helps municipalities address barriers to home...
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