Lincoln County News

Preliminary hearing in grow house bust

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was charged following her arrest by agents in June of last year. During a pre-preliminary hearing June 23, Special Judge Emily Mueller scheduled the preliminary hearing for 1:30 p.m. Sep. 1.
Hammer passes

Hammer passes

Hammer passes

District Attorney-elect David Hammer suffered a heart attack and died last Sunday afternoon, July 3, just a few days after his election.
Stroud bank robber remains on the loose

Stroud bank robber remains on the loose

Stroud bank robber remains on the loose

A Stroud bank was reportedly robbed on Thursday, June 30, and the suspect fled on foot. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Capt. Chuck Brewer reported he and several deputies responded to the robbery that morning at the RCB Bank in Stroud.

Hearing set in intimidation case

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Prague man formally charged with intimidation of witness after already facing five felonies in two separate cases, among them operating a chop shop, now has been charged with a sixth felony.
Kenzie, Peaches on the comeback trail

Kenzie, Peaches on the comeback trail

Kenzie, Peaches on the comeback trail

An 18-year-old Chandler girl believes it’s a miracle that she will be competing on the same horse again at this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo that she rode a year ago.
Stroud v. Prague: 7 on 7

Stroud v. Prague: 7 on 7

Stroud v. Prague: 7 on 7

Stroud and Prague have been meeting in 7-on-7 scrimmages on Tuesday mornings this summer and hooked up again this week at Stroud’s Jack Poskey Stadium. Above, the Red Devils break huddle with first-year head coach Rafe Watkins. Top right, Brance Wells holds the ball aloft after a catch.
Wade Wayne Cope

Wade Wayne Cope

Wade Wayne Cope

Wade Wayne Cope, 89, of Carney, Okla. passed away on June 24, 2022. Wade was born Feb. 5, 1933 to Gerald and Zella Cope (Dodd) in Clinton, Okla. At fourteen, while attending school in Carney, he rented and later purchased a wooded property, which he improved and farmed for the next seventy years.
Charles William Webb Sr.

Charles William Webb Sr.

Charles William Webb Sr.

Charles William Webb Sr. was born in Arlington, Okla. on Oct. 24, 1940. He died June 21, 2022 at the age of 81. Charles was the son of Everett and Jewel (Hildreth) Webb. He worked for many years in the oil and gas business then began his career in construction.
Dorothy Louise Richardson Smith

Dorothy Louise Richardson Smith

Dorothy Louise Richardson Smith

Paden resident Dorothy Louise Richardson Smith passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her home. Dorothy, the daughter of Niles Edward “Babs” Braddock and Bernice (Turner) Gray, was born July 21, 1940 in Jacksonville, Fla. Dorothy worked in management for McDonalds for many years. On Nov.
Linda Lee (Lynch) Siler

Linda Lee (Lynch) Siler

Linda Lee (Lynch) Siler

Linda Lee (Lynch) Siler passed away on June 24, 2022, at her home. She was the daughter of Fred and Violet Lynch. She was born May 18, 1946. She married Robert (Bob) Siler June 30, 1965.