Lincoln County News

Appeals court issues final ruling on St. Cloud

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a decision made by the Lincoln County District Court to deny a temporary injunction on the demolition of two buildings known as the St. Cloud Hotel, according to court documents.In a decision released on April 17, Timothy Downing, the presiding judge, wrote that...
The home of a family facing child neglect charges. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

The home of a family facing child neglect charges. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Davenport family arrested for neglect

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Several adult members of a Davenport family were taken into custody on April 26 and 27 for alleged child neglect.Rex Mitchum, Jr., Jasmine Stewart, Juanita Mitchum, Ray Mitchum, Sr., Joyce Mitchum, Alicia Mitchum and Ray Mitchum, Jr. were charged with four felony counts each of child neglect on...
Marie Mayfield

Marie Mayfield

Marie Mayfield

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Marie Ann Mayfield went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Marie was born on September 20, 1952 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to James E. and Josie G. Walker.
John Hankins

John Hankins

John Hankins

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
John Wade Hankins, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma.John was born on August 7, 1956, in Berea, Ohio, to William and Anna (Cochran) Hankins. He graduated from Atwater High School.
Avree Haney, who plays Lydia Deetz, stands next to Eli Ford, who plays Beetlejuice, during dress rehearsal of McLoud High School’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr” on April 26. Photo/Emily Kalka

Avree Haney, who plays Lydia Deetz, stands next to Eli Ford, who plays Beetlejuice, during dress rehearsal of McLoud High School’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr” on April 26. Photo/Emily Kalka

Laugh until you die at McLoud’s Beetlejuice

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
In case you missed it, Beetlejuice is a show about death, as the opening number aptly reminds the audience.
Chandler senior Chloe Hyde (second from left in front) signs on to cheer at the University of Oklahoma in Edmond at Freeman Fieldhouse on April 28. Seated to her left is Hannah Smith with CHS Cheer Coach Cynthia Snyder on her right holding Hyde’s little sister Katie. On the end is Anna Long, Hyde’s mother. Standing behind them is Hyde’s father JC Hyde. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler senior Chloe Hyde (second from left in front) signs on to cheer at the University of Oklahoma in Edmond at Freeman Fieldhouse on April 28. Seated to her left is Hannah Smith with CHS Cheer Coach Cynthia Snyder on her right holding Hyde’s little sister Katie. On the end is Anna Long, Hyde’s mother. Standing behind them is Hyde’s father JC Hyde. Photo/Emily Kalka

Wellston woman charged with felony 1st-degree arson

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A Wellston woman appeared before Judge Emily Mueller for pre-preliminary hearing on April 23 over four counts, according to court documents.A bench warrant was issued for a Rebecca Lee Alley of Wellston, 36, on April 1 for one felony count of first-degree arson, two felony counts of third-degree...
A pickle at the park

A pickle at the park

A pickle at the park

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Two cars were totaled in an incident that took place Friday afternoon (April 24) on South Cleveland Avenue behind the new McClanahan Park in Chandler.
Members of the LCOS Board stand with Michael Bay (center), who donated the Collar Building for the theatre. From left to right, Shane Miller, Mandy Myers, Bay, Sheri Jones, Katie Smith and Jessie Glover-McPherson. Photo/Emily Kalka

Members of the LCOS Board stand with Michael Bay (center), who donated the Collar Building for the theatre. From left to right, Shane Miller, Mandy Myers, Bay, Sheri Jones, Katie Smith and Jessie Glover-McPherson. Photo/Emily Kalka

Entering a new era of Lincoln County On-Stage

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
For those who have lived in the area for the last 40 or so years, Lincoln County On-Stage (LCOS) has been a staple in the community.
Soaring through the course

Soaring through the course

Soaring through the course

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The 2026 Red Dirt Rivalry Disc Golf Tournament took place last Saturday (April 25) atThe Nest and EagleValley Disc Golf courses at Stroud Lake.
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