Lincoln County News

Debbie Kay Jones

Debbie Kay Jones

Debbie Kay Jones

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Debbie Kay Jones, 65, passed away on Tuesday,June18,2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Debbie was born on May 29, 1959, in Amarillo,Texas, to Joel and Margaret (Spoden) Fields.
Ronald Curtis Underwood

Ronald Curtis Underwood

Ronald Curtis Underwood

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Curtis Underwood, 80, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home in Chandler, Oklahoma.Ronald was born on November 29, 1943, to CurtisBasilUnderwood and Lydia Lovella (Hines)Underwood.He was raised and attended school in Spencer, Oklahoma.Ronald married Janet Kay Grandstaff...

Two from Stroud charged in felonies

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two people from Stroud have each been charged with drug and contraband felonies following their arrest in June by law enforcement officers.Katelynn Pamela Gordon, 27, and Thomas Blake Cole, 35, were formally charged in Lincoln County District in June of this year with trafficking in illegal drugs...
Howard Dickman, owner of Chandler Tire Center, stands next to a pillar marking the restored stairs leading up the hill where the old Oklahoma National Guard warehouse was located. After over 20 years of work, Dickman’s research led to the designation of Chandler as the hometown of the National Guard. Next on Dickman’s list is to replace and restore plaques and monuments at National Guard sites in town. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Howard Dickman, owner of Chandler Tire Center, stands next to a pillar marking the restored stairs leading up the hill where the old Oklahoma National Guard warehouse was located. After over 20 years of work, Dickman’s research led to the designation of Chandler as the hometown of the National Guard. Next on Dickman’s list is to replace and restore plaques and monuments at National Guard sites in town. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Chandler: Home town of the Guard

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
While most people would rather be tucked inside under the A/C on any given day in June, Howard Dickman was up for a short jaunt around town.

Hearings set in abuse and intimidation

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a woman from Meeker and a Shawnee man, each charged with three felonies, among them child abuse and child neglect. One of the counts against the Meeker woman is for intimidation of witness.Their preliminary hearings are set for Aug. 22.

Lincoln County Commissioners meeting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week held up on approving any purchase of software for the county and also heard from a landowner who opposes the wind turbines.Following a lengthy discussion concerning ISolved HR Software, commissioners agreed to place the item on their next commission meeting...
Up the wall

Up the wall

Up the wall

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Mercedes Martinez from Stroud took on the challenge of the climbing wall at the Wellston Independence Day celebration last week and, as seen at right above, made it her own. Photos/Baylee Blancarte

Hearing set for Steele in felony cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a Wellston man, previously convicted of several felonies, who is facing two more following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently.Dallas Allen Steele, 36, was charged on April 12 this year in Lincoln County District Court with kidnapping and...
Celebrating Independence Day

Celebrating Independence Day

Celebrating Independence Day

Mike Mccormick Staff Column
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Many of you are aware of my passion for veterans.
A year’s work in 52 seconds

A year’s work in 52 seconds

A year’s work in 52 seconds

Jentezen Smith Staff Column
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
It was May 5, 2023, my first day of competition at the Great American Conference Championships.After competing at 13 meets across six months along with 10 months of training, it was time to cash in all that hard work on the biggest stage.Primarily, I was a 400-meter hurdler at Oklahoma Baptist...
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