Lincoln County News

Stroud senior Kason Presley urges the Stroud crowd to get noisy Friday night during the Tigers’ win the annual rivalry game with Chandler. Photo/Rick Hester

Stroud senior Kason Presley urges the Stroud crowd to get noisy Friday night during the Tigers’ win the annual rivalry game with Chandler. Photo/Rick Hester

Tigers 21, Lions 14

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Stroud went 97 yards on three plays in the fourth quarter for the winning score and beat Chandler, 21-14, Friday night.The victory snapped a four-year winning streak by the Lions in the ancient rivalry.

Two felonies charged

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Chandler man previously convicted of five felonies over several years has been charged with two more.Terry Ray Boren, 52, was formally charged June 4, 2024 in Lincoln County District with failure to register as sex offender and sex offender living within...

County commissioners

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting this week approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Kickapoo Tribe for asphalt overlay on Britton Road in District 3.District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen, who is also chairman of the commission, explained, “The Kickapoo Tribe is putting in...

Davenport falls to Weleetka in opener

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Davenport Bulldogs found it tough sledding in their season opener last Friday night losing 50-0 to No. 1 ranked Weleetka.Coach John Greenfield said, “Experience got a hold of inexperience,” as he described the loss.“We played a really good team.
Rylee Capps slides home Monday during Chandler’s 9-3 district win over Sperry. The Lady Tigers are 20-1 on the season and clinched the District 3A-7 championship with the victory. they played Prague on Tuesday and then went to the Oktaha tournament. Photo/Mario Holland

Rylee Capps slides home Monday during Chandler’s 9-3 district win over Sperry. The Lady Tigers are 20-1 on the season and clinched the District 3A-7 championship with the victory. they played Prague on Tuesday and then went to the Oktaha tournament. Photo/Mario Holland

Lady Lions win

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Running again?

Running again?

Running again?

Brian Blansett Staff Column
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
My decision was driven by the results from an online longevity calculator and input from a tiny angel on my right shoulder.I entered my height, weight, age and drinking habits into the calculator.
A look back at the fair

A look back at the fair

A look back at the fair

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
It was good to see more school kids and people out at this year’s Pottawatomie County Free Fair which wound up Saturday evening at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee.Late August and early September each year are the months county fairs are held throughout Oklahoma.
Closure on Allison Avenue

Closure on Allison Avenue

Closure on Allison Avenue

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
On Sept. 3, a block of Allison Avenue running from Route 66 to Fifth Street was closed permanently. Part of the road was pulled up by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, while a new parking lot is currently under construction.

Suspended sentence in turnpike case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A Texas motorist who was stopped on the Turner Turnpike arrested and charged with a drug offense has pleaded guilty and drawn a suspended prison term.Son Chi Nguyen, 45, of Richmond, Texas was charged in Lincoln County District Court Nov. 2, 2023 with unlawful possession of a Controlled Drug with...
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