Papa Rex

With this past weekend being Memorial Day, while I was out taking photos of volunteers putting flowers and flags on the graves of veterans, I found my thoughts wandering away.

Oklahomans deserve a choice

Earlier this month, the Oklahoma legislature passed HB 3660, which would allow natural organic reduction, or as it’s more commonly known, human composting, as an option for disposition.

Absentee ballot deadline close

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail for the June 16 election is 5 p.m. Monday, June 1.Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said absentee voting is available to all voters in Oklahoma.“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot, and it’s easy to...

Early voting begins June 11

Early voting for Lincoln County voters begins Thursday, June 11, and continues through Saturday, June 13.Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day may vote early at the Lincoln County Election Board.Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said early voting...

Sample ballots available for June election

Voters can view or download sample ballots for the June 16 election through the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Lincoln County Election Board during normal business hours.Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley said sample ballots are tailored...

Seminole State College releases honor roll lists

Seminole State College has released its honor roll lists for the spring 2026 semester. There were approximately 455 students named to the three lists.The President’s Honor Roll is awarded to students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers calls for water safety

With school out and summer nearly here, more folks will be heading out to lakes and rivers.

Honoring the fallen