Lincoln County News

CHS students win drama award

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Two theatre students from Chandler High School were honored on April 21 at the 2026 Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence, according to a press release.Bethany Descher and James Kerr were both honored at the 2026 Awards Ceremony held at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Center for drama/theatre...

NTIA Approves BEAD Grant Program for Oklahoma

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued final approval of last-mile grants under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program for Oklahoma.

Public art goes up at Wellston

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

About 200 people gathered on a slightly cloudy Thursday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of three public art displays in Wellston during the Centennial year of Route 66.The event also marked the completion of the project to rebuild an I-44 bridge over Route 66 at Wellston in preparation for...

Prague High School announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Prague High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026. Valedictorians are Hope Birdwell, Kamryn Evig, Jeremiah Griffith, Britten Himle, Harley Johnson, Hayden Kinslow, Frank Provaznik, Addison Richardson and Brianna Roller.

Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Joe Echelle, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for three public art displays near Route 66 and the Turner Turnpike in Wellston. Photo/Emily Kalka

Putting a pin in it

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Brenda Rich

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Brenda (Helm) Rich, 62, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Ethel Eunice (Hall) Hopkins-Townsley

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Ethel Eunice Hall Hopkins Townsley of Chandler, OK passed away Saturday April 18, 2026, at the age of 90 (just past her 90th Birthday on Easter Sunday) in Edmond, OK. She was the youngest of 9 children born to Thomas Franklin Hall & Ethel Eunice Hagar Hall on April 5, 1936, in Wellston, OK.

John Bates

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Command Sergeant Major John Bates, born October 31, 1953, in Norman, Oklahoma to Dan andEdna(Dunnam)Bates.He passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home in Wellston at the age of 72.He is survived by his two daughters, son and beloved wife of over 50 years, Susie Bates.

Following a legacy of ministry - Charles Calkin

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

For Carney senior Charles Calkin, ministry is a family legacy.His father is a pastor and has been in music ministry for most of Charles’ childhood. His grandfather was also a pastor.

Sheriff’s office responds to death in Sparks

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A body was found at a residence near Sparks on April 15, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.LCSO reported on Wednesday that they got a call around 7:18 a.m. from a man who said that his brother was dead and his mother wouldn’t wake up.

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