Lincoln County News

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.

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.

Summer softball

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Chandler, Stroud and McLoud have been getting the work in this summer in the McLoud summer league.All were in action last Thursday, with each team getting in two games.Above,Stroud pitcher Kailee Juarez gives a big stride as she delivers a pitch against Harrah.

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. Fireworks are set to go off once it gets dark.

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.

Caitlyn Marie Bookout

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Caitlyn Marie Bookout passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.Caitlyn was born on Tuesday, September 5, 2000, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Jamie (Byrd) Pittman and Benjmain Freeze.Caitlyn was preceded in death by her two grandmothers.

Alicia Kaye Fox

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Alicia Kaye Tarter Fox, 69, returned to her heavenly home on June 22, 2025, where she was greeted by her Lord and Savior, her parents, and sister. She was born on her Daddy’s birthday, November 19, 1955 to Jack and Lorene Tarter.

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