Lincoln County News

Davenport coach John Greenfield talks to the team after the game against Wilson Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport falls in first round

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The Davenport Bulldogs saw their 2024 football season come to an end last Friday, dropping a 52-7 decision to Wilson- Henryetta during a first round playoff contest on the road.It was the Bulldogs’ 21st consecutive year to make the playoffs, Coach John Greenfield noted.

Hearing set for felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a man previously convicted of nine felonies since 2013 and facing two more following his arrest by Lincoln County Sheriff deputies.Two counts of first degree burglary were formally filed Oct.

Two die in county crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

A woman from Paden and a man from Prague have died in a two-vehicle, head-on collision west of Prague in Lincoln County.State Trooper Nathan Jackson, who investigated the collision, identified two who died as Lacey Collins, 38, of Paden and Norman Pyattet, 48 of Prague.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Those Tigers just keep roaring! Congratulations to Coach Josh Presley, his assistant coaches, and the fabulous Stroud Tiger football team on another great win this past Friday night.

No phones

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Last week my good friend Steve Buoy and I journeyed out to western Oklahoma and enjoyed a fall turkey and quail hunt.While the quail season that began Nov. 9 continues to Feb. 15, 2025, the fall gun turkey season’s last day is Friday. Nov. 22.

Chandler brings in new firm for park

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The Chandler City Council voted to approve a Master Service Agreement - contingent on some changes - with a new firm to take over the McClanahan Park project in its monthly meeting on Nov. 12.

Wellston senior Josie Murray (right) shakes hands with Scott Blubaugh, president of the AFR/OFU after winning first in her speech category on Nov. 11. Murray was entered in Senior Agribusiness and will compete at the state level. Photo/AFR

Wellston students place at AFR

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Three students from Wellston placed at this year’s American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Central District Speech Contest in Tecumseh on Nov. 11.

Hearing set in weapon-in-jail case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

A pre-preliminary hearing is scheduled for a defendant who was arrested by a Wellston police officer for driving while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol, reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a Lincoln County Sheriff’s jailer who was patting him down.

Pictured left to right are the winners of the Poetry Contest: Addilyn Miller (1st Place, 8th Grade) and Paisley Schardt (2nd Place, 7th Grade). Photo/Pam Anderson

Veterans Day contest winners

News Staff

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

SparksAmerica scholarships

News Staff

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The three winners of scholarships from SparksAmerica Campground Bike Week stand with their parents/guardians. On the left is Laci O’Donnell, in the middle is Sage Hightower, and on the right is Ella G. Simek. The three high schoolers were awarded $5,200 each.

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