July 4th Celebrations

Listed below are the towns in our coverage area and their plans for a firework show to celebrate the 244th anniversary of the declaration of our independance. There will be no 4th of July celebration in Agra or Carney this year.

One killed, four injured in two crashes

Two separate traffic collisions in Lincoln County within 10 hours of one another have left one person dead and four others injured, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers report.

Comm. approve Highway Cash Payroll and Benefits

Lincoln County Commissioners have adopted a resolution authorizing payment of Highway Cash Payroll and Benefits from the Use Tax Fund for the month of June.

Construction on east wall completed

Construction on the east wall of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds has finished. Miller Fence and Construction broke ground and started construction Jan. 4.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

The University of Central Oklahoma College of Mathematics and Science in Edmond recently awarded scholarships to three Lincoln County residents. Jordan Anderson, Seth Harriet and Tyler Merrill all received the Engineering and Physics Scholarship. Anderson is a biomedical engineering major.

Stroud approves grant for airport project

New things are in flight at the Stroud Municipal Airport. During the monthly City Council meeting, Stroud board members approved the CARES Act Grant for the Stroud Municipal Airport project.

Feeding program offered in Agra

Agra is one of more than 80 sites where any child 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program.

COVID-19 numbers increase

The total number of new confirmed COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties has significantly increased in the past week. The total number of persons testing positive in Oklahoma has taken a substantial jump in the past week as well. As of Tuesday the number stood at 8,645.

Chandler walks in unity

“What do we want? UNITY. When do we want it? NOW.” This chant echoed through downtown Chandler as hundreds of people walked down Main Street, Saturday, June 13, to show unification within the community.