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The cast of “In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom”. From left to right, Mae Solomon, Cabella Reno, Zayli Jackson, James Kerr, Weston Miller, Zeke Hicks and Hannah Davies. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

McLoud, Chandler move audiences at Regionals

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Three doors covered in photos stood center stage. The rest of the area was dark with only a spotlight on the center door. Each photo carried a story of a person who was loved.

A group of Pre-K students from Parkview Elementary School in Stroud listen as a Stroud firefighter explains how some of their equipment works. The students visited the fire station on Oct. 10. Photo/Baylee Billings

Learning about fire safety

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Commissioners approve 25/26 budget

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners have approved 2025-2026 budget numbers and sent them to the budget maker. Their action came last week during a lengthy special meeting.The budget numbers total $15,915,594.20.

Harrah man faces domestic A&B charge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

AHarrah man facing a felony charge following an incident with his girlfriend has entered an innocent plea and been set for the felony disposition docket in January.Chance Douglas Besse, 34, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 25, 2025 with domestic assault and battery...

Wellston FFA hosts trophy auction

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Wellston 4H and FFA Booster Club hosted their annual trophy and benefit auction Saturday, October 11th.

Chandler’s fastpitch team and drama department are headed for state competitions. The Lady Lions swept Jones in their fastpitch Super regional and will play Sequoyah-Tahlequah at noon Thursday in the state tournament. The game will be on Field 4 at the Softball Hall of Fame complex in Oklahoma City. For more on softball, see Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

OFF TO STATE!

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Manslaughter charge filed

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

A Meeker man faces a first degree manslaughter charge after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a fatal multiple traffic collision in Lincoln County in late August.Michael Lee Angel Figueroa, 31, was charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct. 8 with first degree manslaughter and two...

Last Friday, the Stroud Pre-K classes visited the local fire station. The students were able to get an up close experience with spraying the water! Pictured above is Elora McDoulett getting her chance at soaking just about everything around her. See more photos on Page 2A. Photo/Baylee Billings

At the fire station

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Grants for Agra, Carney FFA chapters

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Agra and Carney FFA chapters were two of three to receive technology and innovation grants for STEM education, according to a press release from Devon Energy and Ovintiv Inc., which are sponsoring the grants.The grants were announced at the FFA Central Area Chapter Officer Leadership Training...

Guilty plea in felonies

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Prague man charged with three felonies, among them two for assaulting officers, has entered a guilty plea.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Feb. 3, against Ted William Griffi n, 35.The three felonies include felony discharging firearm into dwelling, assault and battery on...

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