Lincoln County News

Roscoe waits for his treat for being a good boy. Photo/Angie Stanton

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff

Wednesday, July 29, 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 three 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.

Chris Reed (standing, center) makes a point during the Friday night performance of “Drop Dead!” in Stroud. From left to right: (Standing) Tyler Peters, Reed and David Timmons; (Seated) Dani Skelton, DaNae Peters and Tawny K Duren. Photo/Emily Kalka

Drop Dead Hysterical

News Staff

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps Photo/David Lackey

Dancing to her own beat

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

While many recent grads have spent the summer soaking up as much time as possible with friends and family before going off to school or working at summer jobs, Chandler gradIzzySimpsonhasbeen doing something a little different.She’s spent hours out in the sun rehearsing and tossing rifles and flags...

Both photos feature Izzy Simpson, a recent Chandler grad, as she performs as part of the Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corp. Photos/David Lackey

Harrah’s Oklahoma upgrades restaurant

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Harrah’s Oklahoma is mixing things up at its main restaurant after 100 days of being open.According to a press release from the casino located west of Chandler, Arrow & Ember will now be open to guests of all ages.

Chandler rodeo in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Left, Sloan Messer from Shawnee gets ready to call for the gate during bullriding Saturday night at the 86th Chandler Open Rodeo.Right, Chase Buchanan, also from Chandler, made his bullriding debut on Friday night.Middle left, Audrey Fish from Wellston is in the box ready for her run in the...

My completely normal, not-haunted house

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

I am incredibly blessed to have the friends that I do. Mostly because we all have the same sense of dark humor and interest in the spookier things in life. Anything and everything is the start to a possible mystery and/or murder story.

A summer of small towns and big stories

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

When I accepted my internship at The Lincoln County News, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had only ever been to Chandler for a middle school basketball tournament, where my very important 20 points per game surely left a lasting impact.

Meeker FFA officer team

Meeker FFA officer team goes on leadership retreat

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Meeker FFA Chapter recently held its annual officer retreat, giving chapter officers an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year while strengthening their leadership and teamwork skills.The 2026–2027 Meeker FFA officer team includes President Baylee Weeks, Vice President Kadence...

Voters to decide two state questions in August

News Staff

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Two questions will appear on the August 25, 2026, Runoff Primary Election ballot. All Oklahoma voters, regardless of political party, can vote on these questions.

OG&E tips for staying cool in triple-digit temps

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

With daytime highs soaring into triple digits, OG&E has released tips on staying cool and saving during high temperatures.OG&E said while there is no call for customers to reduce their electricity or take action, there are some ways to reduce energy use.

Subscribe to