Lincoln County News

Kaylee Choate

October Lions of the Month named

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Kaylee Choate, Samuel Gardner and Alexis Juel, all seniors at Chandler High School, have been named the October Lions of the Month by the Lions Club.Kaylee Choate has won a Certificate of Excellence for a 4.0 GPA from 2021 to 2022.

Early voting for general election starts Oct. 30

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election begins next Wednesday, Oct. 30, a day earlier than normal, and Lincoln County voters have a local proposition to decide.

Stroud celebrates Homecoming 2024 Friday before the Tigers game with Casady. The coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. Pictured from left are freshman escort Trenton Stewart, sophomore escort Aiden Collins, junior escort Drake Prewitt, senior escort Ty Stafford, queen escort Kason Presley, queen Erin Sellers, senior attendant Laci O’Donnell, junior escort Destiny Smith, sophomore escort Olivia Stanger and freshman attendant Isla Arballo. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud Homecoming court

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Trials continued for McLoud trio

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Jury trials have been continued for two McLoud men facing three felony charges each in connection with trafficking illegal drugs, cultivation of a controlled substance and possession of firearms during commission of a felony.

Meeker applies for state grant

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to apply for a Rural Economic Action Plan grant from the Central Oklahoma Economic Development District for road improvements.

Manslaughter case

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A California woman has pleaded innocent to a manslaughter charge as the result of a fatal traffic collision.A formal count of first degree manslaughter was filed on March 22 this year in Lincoln County District against Ariel Navarro, 32, of Banning, Calif.

Chandler senior Jaylee Ventris gets a fist bump from coach Bryan Herring after reaching third base during Chandler’s win over Lindsay in the state tournament. Photo/Brian Blansett

“100 percent successful”

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Chandler got a no-hitter from junior Kennedy Allen in the first round and made it to the semifinals of the state tournament before falling to eventual state champion Lone Grove last week.It capped a remarkable season for the Lady Lions, who finished 35-6.

Grant McGinnis (2) heads for the end zone in the first half against Westville Friday night. McGinnis scored four touchdowns as the Lions ran out to a 42-0 lead at halftime. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions rout Westville, 42-16

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Chandler took Westville to the woodshed Thursday night, beating the Yellowjackets 42-16 in a game that was not as close as the final score.The Lions led 42-0 at the half and the clock ran continuously in the second half except for one injury timeout.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Above, Meeker quarterback Treyvon Compton (2) breaks out for a run in the Bulldogs’ district game with Casady last Friday. Photo/Rick Hester Below, Meeker’s Gunnar Enochs (15) returns a kickoff for a touchdown. Providing an escort is Compton (2).

Commissioners approve agreement on building

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer Lincoln County commissioners this week approved an agreement with Henson Construction for the new OSU Extension Office at the fairgrounds.In the motion it was noted that the agreement is approved subject to any adjustments by the District Attorney’s Office.

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