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Diana Reed Correspondent

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Can you believe another school year is coming to a close? Wednesday marks the last day of the 2024-25 school year for students and teachers will complete their school year on Friday.

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.

Memorial Day

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

This upcoming Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a little different for my wife Pat and me and what we normally we do on it.Pat and I usually visit four cemeteries, two here in the Shawnee area and two more in Oklahoma City.

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.

From Chandler to the stage

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Music has power. It can make a person feel deeply, spur movements, and so much more.Chandler High School alum Trevor Spruill has always been drawn to powerful music, be it orchestral, an opera, piano or voice.

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. You may submit ads by email to ads@lcnok.

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

Sharlene Faye (Robinson) Williams

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Sharlene Faye Williams died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease on May 2, 2025, at the age of 75. It is said that when you lose those you love and cherish the most, a part of your heart dies alongside them. Sharlene was one of these individuals, and our hearts are forever changed.

Carolyn Faye Box

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Carolyn Faye Box wasbornNovember11, 1949, in Coweta, Oklahoma to William and Alice (Booth) Monholland. She passed away May 5, 2025, in Luther at the age of 75.Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, son, five siblings and a granddaughter.

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