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Stroud schools shut down over safety concerns

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Stroud Public Schools saw two separate and unrelated incidents regarding student safety last week at the high school and elementary school, resulting in all schools being closed on April 8.

Jillian Frank

Frank, Allen named Rotarians of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

JillianFrankandKennedy Allen have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for April by the Chandler Rotary Club.Jillian Frank is the daughter of Deidra McMillan and Nick McMillan, and Puddin Frank and Stephanie Frank. Ever since kindergarten, she has been attending Chandler Public Schools.

North Rock Creek HS announces vals, sal

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

North Rock Creek High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians from the graduating Class of 2026. Braden Hibler and Cody Jones were named valedictorian.

March 2026 Wellness Report

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Everymonth,WellnessDep.RodBaker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county.

Woman charged with A&B with deadly weapon

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Lincoln County district attorney filed charges against a Chandler woman for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of an accident on March 27 after she allegedly hit a neighbor with her car.Jennifer Helm, 51, was charged with a felony count of assault, battery or...

The Shell station near the intersection of Hwy 18 and Westech Road north of Shawnee received damage from a tornado on Friday night. Outside of the awning, the storm mostly caused tree damage according to authorities. The tornado was estimated to be an EF1, according to the National Weather Service. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Shell

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Local students win OSU scholarships

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Four Lincoln County students are the recipients of scholarships from Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026-27 academic year, a press release from the university said.Ryan Dehart from Carney received the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship.

DA files charges against Prague man

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Lincoln County district attorney filed a domestic assault charge against a Prague man after a reported altercation with his girlfriend.DA Adam Panter filed on March 27, charging Legus Dean Jacoway, 40, of Prague with one felony count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation for an...

Lincoln County On-Stage at 108 E. 8th Street in Chandler will present the world premiere of Black Sunday written by Ben Myers and directed by Mandy Myers. The show will feature the music of Flying Armadillo and the cast telling stories of the Dust Bowl. Performance dates and times are April 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM and April 12 at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at lconstage.com or by calling the box office at 405-258-1718.

Black Sunday

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

County Filing Report

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Lincoln County Election Board has released the list of candidates who have filed to run for county office.According to the report, Jackie Holcomb is running unopposed for County Assessor Clerk, while Kristie Hammock is running for County Court Clerk, which is an unexpired two-year term.

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