Lincoln County News

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.

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.

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.Carl’s career included four years in the Air Force as a mechanic on the training jets, and over 40 years...

Some members of the Chandler JH Student Council. From left to right: Isaac Myers, Julia Gardner, Karyss Campbell, Addilyn Miller, Gracie Dawley and Lexi Ledford. Photo/Emily Kalka

Students raise money for burn victim

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The community of Chandler has come together yet again to help a local family.Members of the Student Council at Chandler Junior High are currently organizing the Walk for Will fundraiser, aiming to raise money to support the Conley-Fergusons as they recover from the tragedy of the March...

Stroud Trike-a-thon

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Stroud Head Start held its annual St. Jude Trikea- thon Friday. The class was able to raise $450 in donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pictured above front row: Tillie Billings, Jordan Shields, Cody Smith, Colin Reed, Denver Anthony, and Camilla Washington.

Special commission meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week during a special meeting adopted a resolution for erosion control and retention at the Fairgrounds.They also approved a plat for Oakwood Valley in District 1.District3Commissioners Lee Doolen said he was not ready yet to appoint board members from his district...

Special commissioners’ meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A Meeker man is facing two felonies and a bench warrant for his arrest was issued at the same time but has now been returned.Richard Allen Foster, 61, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 14, 2025 with failure to comply with sex offender registration and sex offender living...

Randy Gene Flowers

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Randy Gene Flowers, age 72, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his home on April 21, 2025.Randy was born on October 3, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Meeker High School in 1970, where he was a talented student, athlete, and musician.

Playoff softball

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Chandler’s slowpitch season came to an end Monday at Tecumseh, as the Lady Lions lost a pair of games to Purcell and Bethel. They finished the season with a 20-8 record and ranked No. 7 in the season.

Stroud’s Peyton Davis, center, leading the pack in the 100 meter dash, one of three events she won at Cashion. Photo/Mario Holland

High school track results

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

At Cashion Boys:100 M Dash: Aiden Collins (Stroud) 11.53, 5th200 M Dash: Aiden Collins (Stroud) 24.29, 11th400 M Dash: Landon Kulp (Wellston) 56.48, 16th800 M Run: Landon Kulp (Wellson), 2:18.27, 15th1600 M Run: Wylee Terrell (Wellston), 5:03.43, 10th; Aiden Young (Stroud) 5:20.96, 15th3200 M Run:...

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