Lincoln County News

Dale board of education meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Dale Board of Education members this week employed several new teachers, rehired temporary staff on temporary contract for 2025-2026 school year at a capacity to be determined by administration and accepted the resignation of a teacher.

Iowa assistant chief wins LEAD award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The assistant police chief of the Iowa Tribe Police Department was recently awarded “Oklahoma Instructor of the Year” from L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence), according to a press release from L.E.A.D.Charles Danker was given the award at L.E.A.D.

Chandler man to be arraigned on child porn

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and faces five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography has waived his preliminary hearing and his arraignment is scheduled.

Setencing continued in McLoud drug case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The sentencing for one of two McLoud men charged with three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony has been continued until June.

Sentence modification denied on sex crimes

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A Chandler woman’s case motion to have her 30 years in prison for conviction of two felonies modified has been denied by a District Judge.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.

Stroud, Wellston valedictorians and salutatorians

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Stroud Public Schools has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2025. The valedictorians are Kamden Bray, Sage Hightower, Laci O’Donnell, Erin Sellers and Cash Wright. The salutatorian is Dawson Szot.Kamden Bray Kamden Bray is the daughter of Timothy and Jennifer Bray.

10-year-old dies in UTV crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A 10-year-old died last eek when the Utility Terrain Vehicle he was driving rolled on a county road north of Prague.One of his passengers was critically injured.

State time!

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The spring sports seasons are reaching a climax, with the softball state tournaments and the state track meets this week. Area schools will be well-represented at both events. On Thursday, McLoud takes on Pott County rival Tecumseh at 10 a.m.

Paul Gerald Taylor

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Paul Gerald Taylor was born February 26, 1929, in Davenport to Barney and Edith (Smith) Taylor. He passed away on April 20, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 96.Paul was a proud World War II Veteran, having served as a Radio Operator.

Carl A Johnson, III

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Carl A Johnson, III was born on June 20, 1957, in Escondido, California, to Carl A Johnson II and Elizabeth L. (Wehrung) Johnson.Hepassedinto God’shandsonSunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 67.

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