Lincoln County News

Commissioners discuss E911 special election

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed the possibility of calling a special election on the dissolution of the E911 Trust Authority Board at their regular meeting on May 19, but ultimately took no action.“They just lost their executive director again.

Waving high school good-bye

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Stroud City Manager Bob Pearman announced his desire for retirement at the regular City Council meeting on May 14.Pearman plans to continue in his current role until a replacement is found, with the City hoping to post an open position this week.

Early Memorial Day holiday deadline

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the May 28 issue. The deadline for all ads, legals and obituaries will be 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Our office will be closed on May 25. You made submit ads by email to ads@lcnok.

Stroud teen Payton Hogan was recognized at the Oklahoma Senate on May 5 for his bravery in helping save a man in September 2025. That day, Hogan heard a loud crash and ran outside to find a wrecked vehicle. He immediately jumped in to help pull the driver from the car before it was engulfed in flames. Photo/Oklahoma Senate

Chandler City Council votes to keep city manager

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

TheChandlerCityCouncil voted to renew the employment contract for City Manager Jason Orr at its regular meeting on May 12.

Katherine (Kathy) Jordan

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Katherine (Kathy) Mechell Jordan was born to Cosetta and Ray Jordan in 1957. She entered into the afterlife on Monday, May 4, and is joined by her daughter, Katherinea, both of her parents, her sister, Audrey, her grandparents, and her ex-husband, Eddie Wilson.

Josef Simon Bowser

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Josef Simon Bowser was born June 9, 2005, and entered into rest April 18, 2026, at the age of 20. Josef was born in Cushing and raised in Chandler by his parents, Randy and Shelly (Simon) Bowser. He graduated in 2024 and dove right into work.In 2025, he started working at Dobson Fiber.

Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker was born inAugust 1939 at the family farm outside Carney, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a true farm girl - she milked cows and raised animals, including sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, and turkeys.

James Floyd Walker

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

James Floyd Walker was born January 8, 1932, in Prague to Harvey Walker and Edith (Welborn). He passed away on May 8, 2026, in Sparks at the age of 94.James was preceded in death by his parents, wife of over 60 years, two brothers, a sister and a son-in-law.

Chandler HS Senior Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Chandler High School held its senior awards on May 11. The following students received awards and/or scholarships.

McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

McLoud High School has announced the valedictorians and salutatorian of the Class of 2026. Addison Adams, Dawsen Branum, Jordyn Dennis, Dani Easley, Kaleb Fox, Lillian Lee, Taycee Lewis, Lydia Reece and Launa Troutt are the valedictorians, while Jonathan Yang is the salutatorian.

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