Lincoln County News

Suspended sentences after guilty pleas

A Stroud man has pleaded guilty to a pair of felony charges and has drawn two suspended prison sentences. Formal charges were filed June 29 in Lincoln County District Court against Jesus Daniel Fraire-Aguero, alias Jesus Daniel Aguero, 34.
Homecoming courts

Homecoming courts

Homecoming courts

Homecoming sesaon continues, as Chandler crowned its Homecoming queen last Friday. She is senior Raegan Goeller, pictured at left with escorts Casmen Hill andKodey Pittman. Meeker has its homecoming Friday night, with the court pictured above. From left, they are attendants Rylee Standlee, Fr.
Burn bans in both counties

Burn bans in both counties

Burn bans in both counties

Lincoln County commissioners Monday implemented a countywide burn ban, meaning no outside burning will be allowed for 14 days beginning that day. Their action came on a unanimous vote during an emergency meeting that was held at the conclusion of their regular meeting on Monday.

Meeker man bound over for trial for abuse carges

A Meeker man facing sexual abuse charges with a child under 12 has been bound over to stand trial on amended charges. Two felony charges of sexual abuse with a child under 12 were originally filed April 4 against Jason Stuart Kirkwood, 42.
Gail Fay Godwin

Gail Fay Godwin

Gail Fay Godwin

Gail Fay Godwin was born November 30, 1974 to Alice Mae Mc-Tasney and Clarence “Turk” Godwin. She passed away September 20,2022. During her youth, Gail attended Stroud Public Schools.
Carl Freeman

Carl Freeman

Carl Freeman

Carl Freeman passed away from cancer on the afternoon of September 11, 2022, in Claremore, Oklahoma. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loved ones at home. Carl was 96 years old. He was born in the town of Kalima, North Carolina on February 14, 1926.
Stroud FCCLA attends leadership conference

Stroud FCCLA attends leadership conference

Stroud FCCLA attends leadership conference

Six officers from the Stroud High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently attended the 2022 Lead Chapter Officer Training Conference. The Lead Conference, one of four planned around the state, was September 7th at Enid.
Bradley Beloncik

Bradley Beloncik

September Lions of the Month

Chandler High School announced the September Lions of the Month are Bradley Beloncik and Ahna Smith. Bradley is the son of Jacalyn Allen and J.J. Beloncik. He holds a 4.00 GPA.
Pott County Fair results

Pott County Fair results

Pott County Fair results

4-H & FFA Horse Show Showmanship Buckles: Junior: Stella Marsh, North Rock Creek 4-H Meat Goat Awards Does: Division 4: Berklee Gossen – North Rock Creek FFA Wethers: Division 3: Berklee Gossen – North Rock Creek FFA Grand Champ Doe: Berklee Gossen – North Rock Creek FFA Showmanship: Senior:...

Time to appoint a new DA

It’s time that Gov. Kevin Stitt makes a decision and appoints a new District Attorney for the 23rd judicial district that includes Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties. District Attorney Allan Grubb resigned in August citing major health concerns that have arisen for both him and with family members.