Lincoln County News

National Guard Center update

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG) Joint Operations Center (JOC) in Chandler is expected to be completed by December 2025, weather permitting.The facility is dried, and the company building it is working on the interior, according to LTC Kristin Tschetter, chief of public affairs for the OKNG.
Stroud’s new neon glow

Stroud’s new neon glow

Stroud’s new neon glow

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Imagine it’s twilight on a summer night.As you cruise down Route 66, the windows are down.

Luschen-Tackett

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Gerald and Diana Luschen of Chandler and Ryan and Kristy Tackett of Sparks are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Rebecca Luschen of Chandler and Trenton Tackett of Sparks.The couple married on June 29 at The RailHouse Event Center in Norman, with Pastor Rick Blackwell of First...

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.The office of House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore issued a press release on June 30, noting that his House Bill 1727, which was...

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

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.Last month, Charles Palmer and Cody Paige officially became the new owners of the Skyliner Motel, a long vacant, 10-room roadside inn...
Summer softball

Summer softball

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

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.

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.
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