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Walkingstick Complex advances to governor

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A bill naming the National Guard’s colocated readiness and joint operating facilities the Benjamin T. Walkingstick National Guard Complex is currently on Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk, awaiting signature.HB2769, authored by Rep. Trey Caldwell, was passed by the House of Representatives on May 20 and sent...

East Side Pre-K Rodeo

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

East Side Elementary had its annual end-ofschool pre-K rodeo last week. Top photo, contestants wait for the start of the stick horse race. Left, Logan Melson and Ellie Hunt compete in the tow sack race. Above, Cash the Corgi was a big hit with the students and a bit of a ham for the camera.

Donations to schools by CVEC

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), along with Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), helped to provide more than $2.4 million to schools in the state, including several schools in Lincoln County and Pottawatomie County, according to a press release from CVEC.In Lincoln County,...

Stroud man face felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A Stroud man who has several prior felony convictions is facing a new felony.Charles Buchanan Fields, 54, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 31, 2025 with possession of contraband by an inmate.He appeared before Associate District Judge Joe Dobry March 28.

SSC graduates

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Seminole State College in Seminole, OK, held commencement on May 9 at the Raymond Harber Field House.Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert was the guest speaker and degrees were handed out to graduates by Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles.

County students place at event

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Five FFA students from Lincoln County ranked first through third place in three different categories at the 2025 Oklahoma FFA Proficiency Awards during the 99th Oklahoma FFA Convention on May 7, according to press releases from the Oklahoma FFA Association.Bailey Faires from Stroud FFA placed first...

Not-guilty plea in crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston has pleaded innocent during her arraignment.Formal charges of DUI-Great Bodily injury and failure to stop for yield sign were filed...

Praague BPA advisor wins award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Stephanie Greenlee, Business Professionals of America (BPA) advisor at Prague High School, was named Emerging Advisor of the Year at the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, according to a press release.“We’re also incredibly proud to celebrate our Advisor of the Year and Emerging Advisor...

CVEC scholarships

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Six students from Lincoln County are the recipients of the inaugural Operation Round Up Scholarship program, according to a press release from Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC).Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to help with their continuing education.The students are Caleb T....

Chandler asks for bids for water treatment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) authorized SRB Engineering to solicit bids for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project at their regular meeting on May 13.A representative from SRB Engineering presented plans and engineering estimates to the CMA, saying everything comes to about $11.6...

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