Lincoln County News

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, We are writing to express our profound gratitude to Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, House Speaker Charles McCall, and House Appropriation and Budget Chairman Kevin Wallace for their roles in securing the most significant state investment in adult and child victim services in...
Bum weekend

Bum weekend

Bum weekend

It started when Kindra came home from work Friday with a hacking cough and feeling achy and tired.She felt progressively worse through the night and decided she had a sinus infection or maybe a summer cold.
Hogs: Rowan Shelton (left) and Paige Keeling (right) pose with Keeling’s banners. Keeling won Sr. Swine Showman, Grand Champion Market Hog, Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Gilt at the Wellston Fair Livestock Show. Photo/Caylyn Cunningham

Hogs: Rowan Shelton (left) and Paige Keeling (right) pose with Keeling’s banners. Keeling won Sr. Swine Showman, Grand Champion Market Hog, Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Gilt at the Wellston Fair Livestock Show. Photo/Caylyn Cunningham

Wellston Fair results

Davenport man arrested

A Davenport man faces a felony drug count and two other charges following his recent arrest by a Lincoln County Deputy.

Meeker backs up on Meeker Lake water request

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week voted to withdraw its request to increase the municipal water supply to 2,790 acre feet and instead retain the current water supply of 1,000 acre feet as part of the Meeker Lake dam rehabilitation process.

Chandler approves long-term development plan

The Chandler City Council approved a roadmap for development over the next 25 to 30 years. At their monthly meeting on Aug. 12, they adopted the Comprehensive Plan compiled by Kimley-Horn.

Hearing set for Meeker woman on felonies

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Meeker woman facing two felonies as a Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff suffered a broken leg as he attempted to arrest her while responding to a domestic disturbance.

Early voting begins for runoff

Early voting gets underway today for next Tuesday’s Aug. 27 primary runoff election. Voters can cast their ballots at the Lincoln and Pottawatomie County Election Boards today through Saturday.Two high profile races are on the ballot in Lincoln County for the Sheriff and State House District 32.