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State Senate passes bill on data center protections

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A bill that would put in place protections from higher utility prices and instill more transparency around data centers has passed the Oklahoma State Senate, according to a press release from the Senate.

Chandler senior Landon Earp (front, center) has commited to wrestling for Northeastern OklahomaA&M College. He signed a letter of intent on Monday, May 4 at the Freeman Fieldhouse. Here he sits surrounded by wrestling coaches Kallie Jo Petrie (left) and Franklin Ward (right), with his brothers and parents behind him. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Voter registration deadline approaching in May

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The last day to register to vote for the June 16 State and County Primary Election is May 22, Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.Bromley said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17.

Carney couple charged with harboring a fugitive

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

ACarney couple charged with harboring a fugitive made their initial appearances in court on April 30, with both set for prepreliminary hearings on July 9, according to court documents.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

McLoud High School held three sold-out performances of “Beetlejuice Jr” from Thursday to Saturday last week. In the top left photo, Remy Whitney (Ensemble), Braydon White (Charles Deetz), Abree Haney (Lydia Deetz) and Alivia Alford (Delia Schlimmer) perform during the famous dinner party scene.

Asher wins Oklahoma Propane scholarship

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Chandler High School student Lonna Asher has been awarded a scholarship from the Oklahoma Propane Education and Safety Council, according to a press release.

Deadline for absentee ballots approaching soon

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Voters in Lincoln County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 State and County Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said.

Commissioners look at SS4A grant

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners agreed to find intersections in need of highway approach work to make them safer for a Safe Streets forAll (SS4A) grant application at their regular meeting on May 4.

Chandler FFA held its annual banquet on April 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, during which they presented the new officers for the 2026-27 school year. Six outgoing seniors also gave retiring addresses after being in FFA for five years.Pictured are the new officers: From left to right are Logan Harkins, Cambria Barbero, Autumn Rednour, Adler Ball, Addilyn Miller and Grace Perkins. Photo/Stacey Harkins

New FFA Officers

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

April Wellness Report

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Every month, Wellness Dep. Rod Baker 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. The following is the April 2026 report.

Lincoln County students win CVEC awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Four Lincoln County students received scholarships from the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s (CVEC) Round Up Board for 2026, according to a press release from the cooperative.

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