Lincoln County News

Meeker’s Riley Randall was presented the Jim Thorpe Male Cross Country Runner award from the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. A three-time state champion in cross country, Randall was one of 17 athletes from across the state recognized for their outstanding work and achievements. He was on the Meeker High School Bulldogs cross country team, coached by Antony Earley. Riley graduated in May and will attend Oklahoma City University, where he will run cross country and track.

Jim Thorpe Award

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Sugar Time Band to play July 4

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Sugar Time Band, a well known group in central Oklahoma will be playing at the Blackhawk Casino in Shawnee from 4 to 8 p.m. July 4. Members of the band are; Joe Navrath of the Prague/Stroud area. Dan Clement of Stroud and Jack Harris of Kellyville.

7-on-7 football

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Stroud and Bethel met Prague on the Red Devil’s home field last Tuesday for a couple hours of 7-on-7 scrimmaging. The three teams took turns having one down possessions in order to put a lot of work into passing plays.

Public Records

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses

Thursday, June 22, 2023

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Four generations of Girl Scouts: from left, Adelaide Furtado, Michelle Cross-Furtado, Sherie Greenfield-Jones and Gerry Greenfield-Elliott. The family of Girl Scouts stands in front of the flagpole at Greenfield Farm Day Camp after the camp’s final opening flag ceremony. Photo/Evan Kennemer

End of an era

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

In the summer of 1970, a Girl Scout camp in Edmond reached its limit for the number of troops it could hold at one time. Therefore not every troop wanting to attend was able. For one troop leader, her girls not getting to go to camp wasn’t an option.

Chandler’s first Juneteenth celebration

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Diane Johnson, left, Jennifer Ware and Rachelle Thompson lead the Solidarity Walk down Manvel Avenue in Chandler Saturday as part of the community’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration.

Mary Sue Harris

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Mary Sue Harris (Taylor, Allen) was born in Paden, Oklahoma, on March 27, 1933, to Homer and Avis Taylor. She died peacefully on June 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a dedicated mother and served as a lifelong educator in various roles in Oklahoma.

Elliott Earl Yaw

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Elliott Earl Yaw was born June 16, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Earl and Vesper (Elliott) Yaw. He passed away at his home in Wellston June 7, 2023 at the age of 83. Elliott was a proud Texan raised mostly in Houston. Elliott served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 4 years.

Mary “Pat” Brewer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Mary “Pat” Brewer, of New Baden, passed away on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, at the age of 81. Pat was born in Ward, Arkansas on March 31, 1942. She was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Avaline (Tucker) Collins.

Roy Addus Mitchell

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Roy Addus Mitchell was born September 20, 1928 in Rule, Texas to Roy and Dora Mae (Hayes) Mitchell. He passed away in Oklahoma City June 8, 2023 at the age of 94. Roy served his country proudly in the United States Army for 3 years starting in 1945 following WWII.

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