Lincoln County News

Letter to the editor

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
To The Editor, I have a confession. I am an addict. My ability to build and to destroy has been equal. As I work to figure out what it is that makes up this part of me the only thing that matters to me is what’s next. It’s silly for me to deny that addiction has been a driving force in my life.
Remembering influlencers

Remembering influlencers

Remembering influlencers

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
My wife Pat and I attended a memorial service this past weekend for a friend we’d known for around 30 years. It was a very nice service that honored his life. He was a military veteran and the setting couldn’t have been better on a beautiful Saturday morning overlooking the lake.

Town Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Town Talk volunteers had a very productive day this past Friday. Our volunteers, plus nine student volunteers from Creighton, worked on the miniature golf course all day.
County redistricting

County redistricting

County redistricting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Lincoln County commissioners voted 2-1 this week to approve redistricting of the three county commissioner districts. The redistricting takes effect Jan. 1, 2022.

Hearing set in homicide

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Wellston man who is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Lincoln County resident last summer. The charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court in July against Freddie Antonie Seamster, 38.
Stroud homecoming

Stroud homecoming

Stroud homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Stroud 2021 Homecoming Queen Madison Williams holds the traditional roses while escort Easton Stewart applauds following the coronation Friday evening. Photo/Brian Blansett

One dead in helicopter crash near Stroud

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The pilot of a two-seater Ultra light helicopter died Monday afternoon when his chopper crashed in a field north of Stroud. Lincoln County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty identified the deceased pilot as Carrie Wilson, 66.
The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars walk back to their dugout after congratulating Hailey Hacker, second from left, on a home run in the state tournament. Eligible for the playoffs for the first time in the school’s short history, they made the most of it, going all the way to the state championship before falling to powerhouse Washington. Photo/ Brian Blansett

The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars walk back to their dugout after congratulating Hailey Hacker, second from left, on a home run in the state tournament. Eligible for the playoffs for the first time in the school’s short history, they made the most of it, going all the way to the state championship before falling to powerhouse Washington. Photo/ Brian Blansett

NRC softball: Trip to the finals

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
It was their first shot at the fast pitch state playoffs and the North Rock Creek Lady Cougars made it count, going all the way to the Class 3A state championship game.
Grace Hulsey

Grace Hulsey

Hulsey: 66 Conference MVP

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Chandler’s Grace Hulsey has been chosen the 66 Conference fast-pitch most valuable player and Lady Lions’ coach Bryan Herring has been named coach of the year.
Jarin Greenfield hauls in a touchdown pass for Chandler in the Lions’ romp over Star-Spencer Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Jarin Greenfield hauls in a touchdown pass for Chandler in the Lions’ romp over Star-Spencer Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 56, Star-Spencer 12

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The drama Friday night lasted about 10 seconds. That’s how long it took Kaden Jones to grab the opening kickoff, break to the sideline in front of the Chandler bench and sprint to the end zone.
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