Lincoln County News

Dale approves school budget

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Dale’s Board of Education this week approved the final 2021-2022 budget and also adopted a resolution calling for the annual school election. Acting School Supt. Ky Wilkins presented the final budget to the board showing revenue estimates of $5,463,336.42.

Hearing set in assault on officers case

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A preliminary hearing has been set for a Stroud man facing two felonies and three misdemeanors in the alleged assault of two Stroud officers. Steven Eugene Laffoon, 52, of Stroud, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.
Big Day for Meeker

Big Day for Meeker

Big Day for Meeker

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Coody medals for NRC There was a time in Saturday’s Class 3A cross country champion when defending state champion Riley Randall knew what he had to do to win again. He had led almost the entire race, but found himself overtaken by Kingston runner Brycen Ward with a little more than a mile to go.

Step-mom: 8 years in starvation case

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A Lincoln County jury has convicted the step-mother of child neglect in the near starvation death of her step-son 3 ½ years ago. The jury deliberated less than two hours before returning with a guilty verdict against Amy Adkins Jones.

Schools in area plan Veterans Day events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Area schools are planning various programs to recognize and honor veterans during Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. A couple of schools are still not allowing outside visitors into their buildings due to COVID-19, but are doing in house observances on that day. Agra School Supt.
Meeker runners, from left, Riley Randall, Johnny Butler, Asa Watham, and Devin Sligar get out early at the Class 3A regional cross meet at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid on Saturday. Photo/Antony Earley

Meeker runners, from left, Riley Randall, Johnny Butler, Asa Watham, and Devin Sligar get out early at the Class 3A regional cross meet at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid on Saturday. Photo/Antony Earley

Going to state

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Riley Randall and Braxton Bussell finished first and third at the Class 3A cross country regional in Enid Saturday, leading Meeker’s boys to a state-qualifying performance. Randall, the defending state champion, turned in a 17:09, the fastest qualifying time at any of the three regionals.

McLoud falls to Perkins; awaits Bridge Creek

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Following a 41-6 district setback to Perkins last week, the McLoud Redskins’ focus this week is on Bridge Creek who will they square off against in a road contest Friday night. McLoud Coach Rusty Hall said kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Redskins are now 1-7 overall and 0-5 in district competition.
Tigers fall to OBA on Pink Night

Tigers fall to OBA on Pink Night

Tigers fall to OBA on Pink Night

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Above, Wellston quarterback Dakota Long (12) looks for receiver Kage Danker (4), who was one of his favorite targets Thursday night against Oklahoma Bible Academy. Long and Danker hooked upon two touchdown passes, a 10-yarder in the second quarter and a nine-yarder in the third period.
Keelie Treat

Keelie Treat

Treat heads All-District team

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Chandler freshman Keelie Treat was named Player of the Year in fastpitch district 3A-4. Treat was one of two starting pitchers for the Lady Lions and played in the infield when she wasn’t in the circle.
Amariyae Morris brings in a long pass for Stroud against Mounds. Photo/Rick Hester

Amariyae Morris brings in a long pass for Stroud against Mounds. Photo/Rick Hester

Late touchdowns carry Mounds past Stroud

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Mounds scored midway through the third period to break a 28-28 tie, then iced the game with a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and won, 42-28 Friday.
Subscribe to