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On the horse is Dawson Mitchell, surrounded by several awards he won at the recent Versatility Ranch Horse World Champsionship and his friends and family. He sits on Pete, who placed seventh overall at the champsionship. Photo Submitted by Courtney Gaylord.

On the horse is Dawson Mitchell, surrounded by several awards he won at the recent Versatility Ranch Horse World Champsionship and his friends and family. He sits on Pete, who placed seventh overall at the champsionship. Photo Submitted by Courtney Gaylord.

Davenport native wins big at world horse show

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
A Davenport native recently scored high at the American Quarter Horse Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show.
Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems

Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems

Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems, 56, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.Bob was born on May 12, 1970, to Bobby Gene Stems and Roberta (Freeman) Ferrell. He attended grade school in Oxnard, California, and middle and high school in Houston, Texas.
A group of children race down the field to the finish line during the sack races at Davenport’s Fourth of July celebrations. The town celebrated on Friday, July 3, at North Park. The evening included a number of games, hot dogs, free watermelon, a hot dog eating contest and ended with a firework display. Photo/Emily Kalka

A group of children race down the field to the finish line during the sack races at Davenport’s Fourth of July celebrations. The town celebrated on Friday, July 3, at North Park. The evening included a number of games, hot dogs, free watermelon, a hot dog eating contest and ended with a firework display. Photo/Emily Kalka

Davenport Fourth Celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Kids take turns going down the slip and slide put up by the Stroud Fire Department on Saturday during their Fourth of July celebration in Foster Park. Photo/Emily Kalka

Kids take turns going down the slip and slide put up by the Stroud Fire Department on Saturday during their Fourth of July celebration in Foster Park. Photo/Emily Kalka

Stroud, Chandler fireworks keep on despite thunderstorms

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Despite a storm rolling through the area on Saturday evening, both Stroud and Chandler managed to get their firework displays off the ground, albeit a bit early.The City of Chandler canceled its grand opening of McClanahan Park, which was scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Puppy mill owner gets reduced bond

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
A man facing over 400 felony counts of cruelty to animals had his bond reduced, according to court documents.In a hearing at the Lincoln County Courthouse on June 30, a new bond of $5,000 was set for Jerry Hine, 84.
What will be part of the front lobby at the new Emergency Management building in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

What will be part of the front lobby at the new Emergency Management building in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

LC Emergency Management works hard to prep new home

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
EMILY KALKA Editor Lincoln County Emergency Management is getting closer to moving into its new building.

Board takes no action on Meeker police chief, officer

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
EMILY KALKA Editor The Meeker Town Board took no action at a special meeting on June 30 to discuss the possible action over Police Chief Trent Norton and Ofc. Kyle Crow.The meeting was called on June 25. The Board immediately went into executive session after opening the meeting at around 7:02 p.m.
Lisa Gail Wilcox

Lisa Gail Wilcox

Lisa Gail Wilcox

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Lisa Gail (Bartodej) Wilcox was born on Dec. 17, 1973, in Houston, Texas, to Steven M.Rucker and Minnie (Penny) Schiebert.Lisa is survived by herhusband(William Wilcox), mother, two sisters, a brother, three children and numerous children who adopted her as their mother.
Margery Ann Dutton

Margery Ann Dutton

Margery Ann Dutton

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of MargeryAnnDutton, a remarkable woman whogracedthisworld on Sept. 2, 1940, in the warm embrace of Michigan City, Michigan, to Thelma andRaymondWhite.She peacefully departed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 85 at the Meeker Nursing Center.
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