Lincoln County News

Hearing continued in embezzlement

A dispositional hearing has been continued for a Meeker man charged in 2024 with two counts of embezzlement, who has pleaded not guilty..

Health awards in Lincoln County

Businesses, entities, schools and other organizations in Lincoln County have been recognized by the state for their public health initiatives.

Four charged with conpiracy

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer Four men have been charged with conspiring to bring contraband into the Lincoln County Jail.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.Formal charges of conspiracy were filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr.

Town Talk

Spring has sprung in Stroud, Oklahoma. Thank you to Nissa Hughes, Vivian Henshaw, Julie Bivin and Andrea Thompson for painting bicycles and planting flowers to give our Main Street that look that says, “Welcome to our town.” These ladies put in many late-night hours to make this all come together.

Democrats meet

The Lincoln County Democrats held their 2025 County Convention in Chandler on April 5 and elected new officers.
IFYR

IFYR

IFYR

Opening performance of the 33rd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee is just a little over two months away.Entries opened on April 1 and they close on June 13.But things could be a little different for this year’s IFYR.

Sex crimes case

A man from Harrah and a woman from McLoud face multiple sex crimes and the man’s attempt to have his bond reduced has been denied.Formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 27, 2025 are Brandon Lee Morris, 26 and Trisha Nicole Franks, 27.

Voters to get confirmation notices

The Oklahoma State Election Board will be sending address confirmation notices to some registered voters, a press release from the board said on April. 28. The notices are required by state law to confirm if identified voters still reside at the address on file.
Chandler’s Brenlee Corea slides home safely against Bethel as umpire Keith Little looks on during regional tournament play Monday. High school spring sports are in full heading to the post season. The slow-pitch state tournaments will be Tuesday and Wednesday at Firelake; the regional track meets will be this weekend, with Stroud hosting a 3A/2A regional; baseball regionals May 1-3; and golf state tournaments the first two weeks of May. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Brenlee Corea slides home safely against Bethel as umpire Keith Little looks on during regional tournament play Monday. High school spring sports are in full heading to the post season. The slow-pitch state tournaments will be Tuesday and Wednesday at Firelake; the regional track meets will be this weekend, with Stroud hosting a 3A/2A regional; baseball regionals May 1-3; and golf state tournaments the first two weeks of May. Photo/Brian Blansett

Spring sports