Lincoln County News

Allen Leroy Dry

News Staff

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Allen Leroy Dry was born March 8, 1961, in Alibon near Talihina to Allen Dry and Rosa (Billings). He passed away April 29, 2024, in Wellston at the age of 63.Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, daughter and three siblings.

Freddie Carl “Fred” Scott

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Freddie Carl “Fred” Scott, age 65, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.The son of Jonathan and Wanda (Varner) Scott was born January 18, 1959, in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

Valedictorians and salutatorians

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Area high schools havebegun releasing their lists of valedictorians and salutatorians.Here are the ones from Davenport, Meeker, North Rock Creek,DavenportTroy Edwards ValedictorianTroy Edwards is the son of Kristin Edwards and Chris Edwards. He has attended Davenport Public Schools for six years.

More charges for inmate

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

A Lincoln County Jail inmate already facing multiple felonies and a misdemeanor, has a new felony filed against him following a disturbance in the jail in which property was allegedly damaged.

County Commission

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Lincoln County commissioners this week approved a budget contract with the OSU Extension Office and also approved the ARPA Funds Expenditure Documentation form for the OSU Extension Office building.

Storm knocks out power

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Heavy thunderstorms with powerful winds and rain late Monday night and early Tuesday knocked out power to some Lincoln County residents and businesses, but no injuries have been reported.

Chandler Crawfish Boil

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Several kids participate in a bullseye game at the 7th Annual Bell Cow Crawfish Festival on May 3, hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival brought out a strong showing from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Route 66 Pavilion with its all-you-caneat crawfish buckets.

NRC’s Swindell gets perfect 36

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Liz Swindell, a junior at North Rock Creek High School, received a perfect score on her ACT - a 36.Principal Chad Brooking said he is absolutely thrilled to have a student like Swindell achieve a perfect score.

State track meets

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Sports week in photos

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Above, Chandler’s 4x400 relay team (center) of Carson Jackson, Brooklyn Hammons, Lexi Martzall and Cali Hilgenfeld listens to the starter’s instructions pre-race instructions. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Stroud’s Drew Clovis won a silver medal in the pole vault.

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