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Bench warrant issued in felony case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Harrah man who failed to make his court appearance and who is facing a new felony and a misdemeanor.Travis Wayne Kaskaske, 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on March 24, 2025 with bringing contraband into a jail/...
Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler teen Will Conley is surrounded by friends, family, and his medical teams welcoming him home on July 10 in the lobby of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. After over 100 days spent in hospitals, Conley is finally returning to Chandler to continue his physical and occupational therapy. He was injured in the March 14 wildfires, sustaining burns on over 60 percent of his body. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coming home!

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Nothing quite beats the tenacity of Will Conley.As the elevator doors in the lobby of Bethany Children’s Health Center slid open in the morning of July 10, the Chandler teen was welcomed by waving pompoms and cheers from over 50 people crowding the space.He was surrounded by friends, family,...
Dog seizures

Dog seizures

Dog seizures

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A registered dog breeder in Stroud has been arrested for animal cruelty and booked into Lincoln County Jail, according to the Stroud police chief.Chief Clint Gaylord said Jerry Hine, 83, owner and operator of Add Love Pets, LLC, was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday.
Frazier wins at Red Angus event

Frazier wins at Red Angus event

Frazier wins at Red Angus event

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
At this year’s Red Angus Jr. National Show, Meeker High senior Devyn Frazier made a statement in the show ring.
Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

Spotlight on the FFA

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Office: No Office Class: Freshman Family: Parents, Alex & Melissa Newport; Siblings, Jett & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Baseball, Student Council, Freshman Class Vice President.What is the most important thing you’ve learned while in the FFA?The most important thing I’ve learned in...

Suspended sentences for Stroud woman

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
A woman from Stroud, charged with drug and contraband felonies following her arrest in June of 2024 by law enforcement officers, has drawn suspended prison terms on those charges Katelynn Pamela Gordon, 27, was formally charged in Lincoln County District in June of this year with trafficking in...

Turnpike updates

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) recently released updates on ongoing projects on turnpikes in the state, letting drivers know what to expect for the rest of the summer and into 2026.

Commissioners approve contract, award bid for fair board reroof

Mi?ke Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners this week approved a contract with the 911 Trust Authority Board and they also awarded a bid for the Lincoln County Fair Board reroof.On the bid for the reroof, commissioners awarded that to Commercial Roof Solutions for $518,437.They also approved and signed a contract...

Meeker FFA gets $30K grant

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Meeker FFA Chapter has been awarded two grants totaling $30,000 from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, also known as Oklahoma CareerTech.

UCO honor rolls

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has released its spring 2025 honor roll lists, which include students from Lincoln County.A total of 1,692 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during the semester, according to UCO.
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