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Libby says it’s a messy hair, tongue-out kind of day. Photo/Angie Stanton

Libby says it’s a messy hair, tongue-out kind of day. Photo/Angie Stanton

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

Bench warrant issued for man facing 6 counts of child sexual abuse

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A bench warrant with a $100,000 bond has been issued for a man facing six counts of child sexual abuse.Little Joe Bueno, 34, was charged with six felony counts of child sexual abuse on July 29 for alleged abuse that took place from around January 2022 to November 2022, when the victim was around 11...
Crews inflate their hot air balloons Friday morning at the Ninth Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation Balloon Fest. The three-day event featured two dozen hot air balloons, balloon rides and entertainment. Photo/Brian Blansett

Crews inflate their hot air balloons Friday morning at the Ninth Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation Balloon Fest. The three-day event featured two dozen hot air balloons, balloon rides and entertainment. Photo/Brian Blansett

Up, Up and Away!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Bench warrant issued for man charged with embezzlement

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A bench warrant with a $25,000 bond was issued for Justin Wesley Walker on July 29 for embezzlement.According to court documents, DistrictAttorneyAdam Panter filed one felony count of embezzlement against Walker, 46, for allegedly fraudulently appropriating $111,153.39 from Bret and Lynne...
Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
TheWellston School Board approved contracts, policies and personnel decisions at its regular meeting on July 9 and a special meeting on July 23.At the July 9 meeting, the Board approved the US Foods Premier Agreement with Edmond Public Schools Extension, the Hiland Dairy bid and the Courseware...

Stitt visits Chandler

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Gov. Kevin Stitt made a stop at the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Aug. 11 as part of a tour marking his last year in office.“I’m doing this 77-county tour, and I thought it’d be awesome to do it my last year just to get back around and meet all of Oklahoma again,” he said.

Bench warrant issued for man charged with grand larceny

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A bench warrant with a bond of $20,000 has been issued for a Stroud man for incidents that took place on or around June 6 and June 8.District Attorney Adam Panter filed two felony counts of grand larceny against Colby Fletcher White, 39, on July 29, and the bench warrant was issued, according to...
Lacey Echelle and Tonya Pennock, both first grade teachers at Stroud Public Schools, dance their way back to school, cheered on by the pom squad, cheerleaders and marching band on Aug. 3. Photo/Beth Young

Lacey Echelle and Tonya Pennock, both first grade teachers at Stroud Public Schools, dance their way back to school, cheered on by the pom squad, cheerleaders and marching band on Aug. 3. Photo/Beth Young

Teachers headed back

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
On the left, members of the North Rock Creek marching band work through the basics of marching on Aug. 3 during their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Caged.” On the right, the Spirit of Stroud marching band works through steps at their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Eye of the Hurricane.” Photos/Emily Kalka

On the left, members of the North Rock Creek marching band work through the basics of marching on Aug. 3 during their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Caged.” On the right, the Spirit of Stroud marching band works through steps at their band camp. The band’s show this year is “Eye of the Hurricane.” Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud, NRC Marching Band Preview

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Over at North Rock Creek High School, the marching band is roughly the same size as last year, but they have a larger color guard, according to co-director David Bellows.
Carney’s Braycelee Holmes slides safely into third base, beating the tag by Autumn Gaylord of Davenport in action last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Carney’s Braycelee Holmes slides safely into third base, beating the tag by Autumn Gaylord of Davenport in action last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Fastpitch starts!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Carney and Davenport opened the area fastpitch season last week, with Davenport taking a pair of wins, 8-0 and 9-2, on Thursday.Most other area schools opened the season this week, with Chandler taking a pair of 16-0 district wins at Okmulgee on Monday.In other action Monday, Stroud spanked Hominy,...
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