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Barrett re-elected chairman of Citizen Potawatomis

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

During Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual Family Reunion Festival, Tribal members voted to re-elect John “Rocky” Barrett to the position of Chairman.Voting results were announced Saturday, June 28, at CPN’s General Council, where it was announced Barrett received 1,508 votes.

Stroud’s new neon glow

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Imagine it’s twilight on a summer night.As you cruise down Route 66, the windows are down.

Luschen-Tackett

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.The couple married on June 29 at The RailHouse Event Center in Norman, with Pastor Rick Blackwell of First...

Oklahahoma Promise program expansion

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The children of longtime teachers now qualify for the Oklahoma Promise Scholarship, so long as their household income is under 700 percent of the federal poverty level.The office of House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore issued a press release on June 30, noting that his House Bill 1727, which was...

Embezzlement charge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

A Chandler woman who was by Meeker police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in June has been formally charged with embezzlment.Lesa Manning, 64, was charged in Lincoln County District with one count of embezzlement.

Demos meet

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Lincoln County Democrats will hold their next meeting on Thursday, July 10 at the Chandler Public Library. The meeting begins at 6:00PM; doors will open at 5:30. For more information contact Tony Perna at 918-968-5033

Charles Palmer (left) and Cody Paige (Right), the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, stand together in front of their Stroud motel, which is currently under renovation. Photo/Bradley Jager

Bringing back a landmark

Bradley Jager Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

On a stretch of Route 66 in Stroud, a piece of local history is getting a second chance, thanks to two hometown firefighters with a vision and a whole lot of grit.Last month, Charles Palmer and Cody Paige officially became the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, a long vacant, 10-room roadside inn...

A crowd estimated at 1,200 people was treated to a rousing fireworks show at Wellston Saturday night. The show was behind the elementary school and had enough fireworks to require an intermission. Davenport, Chandler, Stroud, Meeker and Prague will have Independence Day activities this weekend. Photo/Baylee Billings

Independence Day!

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Communities around Lincoln County are gearing up for their annual Fourth of July celebrations this Friday.Chandler will host their annual fireworks display at Bell Cow Lake on July 4.

July 4 closure

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Lincoln County News will close on July 4 for Independence Day. This will not affect deadlines for the July 10 issue. It’s still Monday at 5 p.m. for ads, legals, obituaries and letters to the editor.

Decision pending on hotel building

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Judge Joseph Dobry asked lawyers to submit written arguments by July 2 to determine whether a preliminary injunction on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings will be issued. He will then issue a written ruling.The hearing was held on June 25 at the Lincoln County Courthouse.

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