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Early Memorial Day holiday deadlines

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
With the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the May29 issue. The deadline for all ads, legals, and obituaries will be 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Our office will be closed on May 26.
Seniors from the Chandler High School Class of 2025 perform a medley during the graduation ceremony on Friday night at Joe Telford Field. Back row, from left to right: Jake Smithey, Zalen Smith, Ian Radcliffe, Preston Sowder, Nathaniel Nunn, Hunner Robinson and Gage Crews. Front row, from left to right: Caleb Scribner, Joel Telford, Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn Ledford, Elizabeth Myers, Tiffany Thompson, Cali Hilgenfeld, Tatum Crouch and Halli Murray. Photo/Emily Kalka

Seniors from the Chandler High School Class of 2025 perform a medley during the graduation ceremony on Friday night at Joe Telford Field. Back row, from left to right: Jake Smithey, Zalen Smith, Ian Radcliffe, Preston Sowder, Nathaniel Nunn, Hunner Robinson and Gage Crews. Front row, from left to right: Caleb Scribner, Joel Telford, Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn Ledford, Elizabeth Myers, Tiffany Thompson, Cali Hilgenfeld, Tatum Crouch and Halli Murray. Photo/Emily Kalka

Graduation!

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Kline elected state FFA president

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Last Week North Rock Graduate Cooper Kline was elected Oklahoma FFA President.Kline graduated from North Rock Creek in 2024 and now attends Oklahoma State University as a sophomore majoring in Ag Education with a minor in lobbying and campaign management.

Injunction filed in St. Cloud demolition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
An injunction was filed against the City of Chandler over the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings on May 5, according to a court filing.
This week we’re publishing our Saule to Graduates for the classes of 2025. Please see Page 4A and Section E for more.

This week we’re publishing our Saule to Graduates for the classes of 2025. Please see Page 4A and Section E for more.

Salute to Seniors 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Stroud man faces trial on eight charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A trial has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing eight felonies following his arrest by officers and who has been bound over and has pleaded innocent.Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33.

New charges against Stroud man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A Stroud man who previously has been convicted of at least six felonies faces a new felony and two misdemeanors following his arrest by officers.Formal charges were filed March 19, 2025, in Lincoln County District Court against Buddy Ray Pittman, 39.They include a felony, possession of firearm...
North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

NRC teacher wins national award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Staff writerBRADLEY JAGER North Rock Creek High School’s Charity Hobbs has received the prestigious 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.“I was very humbled and honored, very excited.
Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were

Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were

April showers brought more than May flowers

Bradley Jager Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
After Last month’s heavy downpours roads and bridges are reopening across the county.
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