Lincoln County News

Things learned

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

As we age, we hope we accumulate wisdom worth passing on to the generations trudging in our footsteps. You know, the sorts of learnings that can make life easier, perhaps, or maybe philosophical shortcuts to understanding the nature of life and our purpose in it.

Editorial

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Almost nine months ago, voters throughout Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties joined other Oklahomans across the state in soundly rejecting State Question 805. They shelved attempts to reform state sentencing laws. More than 70 percent of Lincoln County voters opposed SQ 805.

Town Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

If you drive through Foster Park you will notice work has begun on the shade awning for the playground equipment. It looks like the City has poured the concrete for the four corners.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

1. Update on Fireworks Display A. The Chamber of Commerce had a great make up event for the Fireworks Display. B. They shot off fireworks for what seemed like an hour. There were different patterns that exploded in the sky this year with different twist & turns.

Encountering problems with automation

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The other morning before my wife Pat headed off to work, she asked me if I would have time to go over to her mom’s house. She explained her mom needed my assistance in canceling out a credit card she no longer uses nor needs. I of course replied that I’d be more than glad to handle that.

Medieval Faire cancelled

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

This is the Eighty-Second article in a semipermanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community.

Football Friday night

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Wellston head coach James Jones shares a moment with his players during a break in their scrimmages against Dove Christian and Olive Friday night.

Hearing set in Tryon pot arrest

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

A hearing has been set for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was arrested in June when agents raided her business. Sai Ying Lin, 48, of Tryon, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court June 23.

Meeker Town Board: Special meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees called a special meeting for Wednesday evening, Aug. 25, to discuss Town Administrator Dickie Walton. Because the paper went to press on Tuesday evening, Aug. 24, the Trustees’ action will be reported in the next issue, Sep. 2.

Lincoln County Fair next week

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Lincoln County Fair is but a few days with the opening scheduled for next Wednesday evening, Sep. 1, at the Fairgrounds in Chandler. Jessica Riggin, Lincoln County Extension Director, assures everyone, “We’re having a fair.” She said it opens this year with the swine show beginning at 6:30 p.

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