Lincoln County News

Tony Jake “TJ” Simek

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Tony Jake “TJ” Simek, a life long resident of Prague, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 81. TJ was born on December 4, 1941 in Prague, Oklahoma. He was the son of Tony Fred and Lillian Rosetta (Turner) Simek. TJ grew up in Prague and attended Prague Schools.

Larry Phillip Jackson

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Larry Phillip Jackson was born June 8, 1962 in Norman, Oklahoma to Troy and Phyllis (Gay) Jackson. He passed away April 16, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 60. Larry grew up in Del City, graduating with the Del City High School class of 1980.

Murray Family

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Dakota, Ma’Kenna, Eleanor and William Murray departed this life too soon on April 21, 2023. Dakota Lynn Murray was born April 20, 1994 in Cushing, OK. He was the son of Jimmy Don Murray. He graduated from Stroud High School in 2012.

Hearing set for driver in high-speed chase

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for a driver in a high speed pursuit that reportedly started in Perkins, went down U.S. 177 clear to I-40 and ended at the Dale Middle School after partially running through a farmer’s wheat field. The driver, identified as Roderick David Pope, Jr.

Ada woman to stand trial

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

An Ada woman has been bound over to stand trial on amended charges in connection with a fatal traffic collision that killed a Prague man about 2½ years ago.

Letter to the editor

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

To the Editor Whether natural or manmade, we are well into our second year of poor climate conditions for agricultural production necessary for a healthy and strong produce. An example is wheat plants making heads and seeds only a few inches tall. They should be a yard tall by now. Wheat.

Congratulations, Westlyn Mascarenas!

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Westlyn is a 6yr old Stroud student in Mrs. Teeters kindergarten class. She is the daughter of Richard and Brooke Mascarenas. Westlyn is active in softball, cheerleading and tumbling. She is energetic and very witty, which will always make you laugh.

Hearing continued in turnpike case

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a driver on the Turner Turnpike who faces a felony and misdemeanor for allegedly using her vehicle in discharge of a weapon.

Chandler Library

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Pictured are Knox Wright and Bennett Woodruff, two of our 1KB4K achievers! They are preschool students enrolled in the One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten program, available through the Chandler Public Library.

Chandler catcher Rylee Capps tags out a Bethel runner during the Lady Lions’ 12-3 win in district play Thursday. Chandler went on to beat Ada, 16-8 and 14-10, to win the championship. Photo/Brian Blansett

Slow-pitch Playoffs

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Six area teams won their districts and play this week for a chance to go to state. North Rock Creek, Prague and Dale are ranked No. 2 in Classes 5A, 4A and 3A, respectively and will host their regionals. Regional Schedule Thursday Class 2A At Canute Canute vs. Corn Bible Academy, 1 p.m.

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