Lincoln County News

Arrest made in woman’s death

Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) have arrested a Norman man in connection with the murder of Charissia Dawn Bell of Wellston. Bell’s remains were discovered at Lake Thunderbird on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Austin Godwin, 30, of Norman, was arrested on Feb.

Five felonies in shooting case

A Lincoln County man is facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested.

Warrant issued in fatal collision

A $20,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a young Prague man charged with first degree manslaughter as the result of a fatal traffic collision. A formal charge was filed March 2 this year in Lincoln County District Court against Joseph Resin Linnhuber.
This year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy shown at the Pott County livestock show premium show. Area recipients are Madison Bickel, McLoud, third from left; Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, fifth from left; and Morley Griffith, Dale, second from the right. Also shown are Gordon Richards, Jr., left, who helps sponsor the award and Jamie Barrick, right, of The Clinic Pharmacy. In the rear are Randy and Suzanne Gilbert. Photo/Amy Hasbell

This year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy shown at the Pott County livestock show premium show. Area recipients are Madison Bickel, McLoud, third from left; Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, fifth from left; and Morley Griffith, Dale, second from the right. Also shown are Gordon Richards, Jr., left, who helps sponsor the award and Jamie Barrick, right, of The Clinic Pharmacy. In the rear are Randy and Suzanne Gilbert. Photo/Amy Hasbell

Gordon Richards Scholarship winners

Eight young women and men are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. Tim and Jamie Barrick are owners of the pharmacy. This is the 78th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr.
Lincoln County demonstrations

Lincoln County demonstrations

Lincoln County demonstrations

On Thursday, February 16th, Lincoln County 4-H’ers met in Agra to compete in the County Demonstration Contest. The 4-H Demonstration Contest is designed to allow 4-H members to practice and develop their public speaking skills. Members are judged on presentation, effectiveness and preparation.

Public records

R ecords Lincoln County Marriage Licenses Jaren Dake Green and Jensen Janell Anderson, both of Chandler Wadie Wilkins Wallace and Beverly June Gustafson, both of Prague Caitlyn Denise Agatha Franklin and Candice Wade Bedford, both of McLoud Civil Suits Truity Federal Credit Union vs Tim...
On to the Big House

On to the Big House

On to the Big House

North Rock Creek boys are going to the state basketball tournament for the first time in the school’s short history and will be joined in the Big House this week by the Prague boys and Dale boys and girls.
Playoff basketball

Playoff basketball

Playoff basketball

Above, Dale’s Dayton Forsythe shows off the bottom of his shoes with the after-swing of his dunk against Colcord Friday night in the area finals. Photo/Rick Hester. Top right, Chandler’s Zalen Robinson (15) tries the baseline during Chandler’s area tournament game with Alva at Enid.
Playoff basket-

Playoff basket-

Playoff basket-

Top left, Chandler senior Brady Butler passes from the lane during the Lions’ area tournament game against the Alva Goldbugs. Photo/Brian Blansett Above, Jordan Coody elevates over the Anadarko defense to lay in a bucket for North Rock Creek.