Lincoln County News

Prison terms in break-in cases

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A woman charged recently with two felonies has pleaded guilty to both and has been handed two state prison terms. Pre-preliminary hearings have been set for a man who was also charged at the same time with her, but he faces a total of three felonies and a misdemeanor.
Meeker’s Treyvon Compton puts up a foul shot against Holdenville during first-round action of the 66 Conference Tournament in Prague on Thursday. Holdenville won the tournament, beating McLoud in overtime in the finals. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker’s Treyvon Compton puts up a foul shot against Holdenville during first-round action of the 66 Conference Tournament in Prague on Thursday. Holdenville won the tournament, beating McLoud in overtime in the finals. Photo/Brian Blansett

66 Conference tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The 66 Conference Tournament was a thriller. Condensed from its usual week to a three-day tournament because of weather, it featured double-digit comebacks, gamewinning free throws, missed free throws that could have won games and intense crowds. In the end, it was the Holdenville boys, ranked No.

Hearing set in Fentanyl death

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing a first degree murder charge related to the distribution of Fentanyl, a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 6, 2023 against Dillon Young, 30.
Focus on distracted driving

Focus on distracted driving

Focus on distracted driving

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I noticed that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol along with other law enforcement agencies reportedly are cracking down on distracted driving between now and Jan. 31. Received a press release indicating such early last week that it was beginning Jan. 17 and running for a two-week period.

Editorial

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s call for a special session that starts next Monday, one week ahead of when the Legislature convenes for four months, is a needless waste of taxpayer money. The governor called the session to take up a cut in the state income tax.
Icy driving

Icy driving

Icy driving

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I woke up Monday morning and, sure enough, the weather forecasters had gotten it right. There was a thin layer of ice covering everything outside.

Town Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
You can definitely tell its winter in Oklahoma. Due to the cold temperatures and icy conditions Stroud schools were closed on Monday and Tuesday and many businesses had to close or adjust their “open” hours. Many people were asking about school closings on Facebook.
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