Lincoln County News

Defying the odds

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The conference room at McLoud High School was full of laughter and chatter. Teen girls ribbed each other over pranks and talked about hanging out.At first glance, they looked like any other group of teens.

Valentine’s

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

This Friday is Valentine’s Day. I learned many years ago what needs to be done for this day.I’ve done different things, but there are some basics that have become entrenched in my mind that are a must.One is, order the flowers early. Not just any flowers, but roses. There are options to colors.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Plans are already underway for the 2025 Alumni Weekend which will take place this year on May 23rd and 24th.Kim Beasler is once again asking you to be sure you contact her if you need to update your email or mailing address.

Mark Raper (far left) adjusts his sheep at the Chandler Livestock Show on Feb. 8 at the county fairgrounds as (left to right) Addison Prough, Jillian Frank, Clayton Prough, Jade Wakely and Brianna Wakely watch on. The Lincoln County and Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock shows are set to start on Feb. 17 and 18, respectively. For results and an article on the Lincoln and Pott County shows, please see Page 4C. Photo/Emily Kalka

Livestock season

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Candidate filings

Mke Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Candidates in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties have completed filing for municipal offices for the April 1 election.Those who have filed for office include: Town of Agra: Two Trustees, four-year terms.Justin Brown, Ted Evans.One Town Treasurer, four-year term.Carolyn Sue Chestnut.

Elysia Wages

Love on the ice

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

When you think of hockey, Stroud, Oklahoma, is probably not a place that comes to mind.But it is the home of romance writer Elysia Wages, who happens to love the sport.“I love going to hockey games, the semi-pro games in Tulsa… When I was younger, like when I was in middle school, I watched a lot...

Robert Henry Stieber

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Robert Henry Stieber, aka “Pretty Boy,” as he liked to be called, was born May 13, 1948, to Joe and Alvena (Hodde) Stieber in Chandler, Oklahoma.

Lori Dawn Martin

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Lori Dawn Martin, age 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025.Lori found out in late November that she had terminal cancer, and despite the quick progression of the disease, she was able to take the last few months spending time with her family.

Hattie Clyde Armstrong

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Hattie Clyde Armstrong was born on April 25, 1925, and passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 99. (Almost made it to 100.) Hattie was a resident of Georgetown, Texas.

Harland Glenn Miller

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Harland “Harley” Glenn Miller, a longtime resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on January 6, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, on June 11, 1931, to Gail and Dorothy “Dot” [Baker] Miller.

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