Lincoln County News

Bethany Descher

St. Cloud demolition begins

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Work on the demolition of 1214 and 1216 Manvel - known as the St. Cloud buildings - has officially begun as of Feb. 2.According to Chandler City Manager Jason Orr, Midwestern Wrecking has started work on taking down the buildings and estimates it will take about two to three weeks to complete, due...

Competency evaluation ordered

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

A Stroud man who owned an alleged puppy mill will undergo a competency evaluation, putting his criminal case on hold.District Judge Sarah Bridge ordered on Jan. 30 that Jerry Hine, charged with 408 felony counts of animal cruelty, undergo the evaluation.

James Calvin Moser

News Staff

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

UnitedStatesNavyChief James Calvin Moser, age 75, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Larry Wayne Durr

News Staff

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Larry Wayne Durr, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma.LarrywasbornonFebruary 3, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Virginia Faye (Holden) Russ. He grew up in Cincinnati, where he graduated from high school.

Gene Tom Curry

News Staff

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Gene Tom Curry passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 78 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.He was born on October 24, 1947, to Clarence Conrad “Mex” Curry and Alice Lemieux Curry in Oklahoma City.Gene was a musician his whole life and received an associate’s degree in electronics, where he spent over...

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Congratulations to Charles Palmer and Cody Paige and their families on the grand re-opening of Stroud’s historic landmark, Skyliner Motel. Sunday was an exciting day for our community as we celebrated their accomplishment.

Pictured above is Meeker’s basketball homecoming court. Seated, from left, are senior candidates Layla Carter, Kara Casteel, Meadow Spencer, Anna Standlee and Rylee Standlee. Standing, from left, are sophomore escort Brynlee Gatz, freshman escort Hazel Wahpepah and junior escort Raygin Thomas. Homecoming will be Jan. 30th prior to the basketball games with Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Homecoming

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

When reflecting on her eighth-grade school year, Mattie Hurley, a freshman FFA member at Meeker High School, is reminded of how much growth has taken place and how many obstacles she has overcome. Living with highfunctioning autism and other medical needs meant being homeschooled until eighth grade.

Effervescent Bethany Descher

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

If you watch Chandler senior Bethany Descher now, you wouldn’t expect that her foray into the arts started in eighth grade.Whether she’s delivering a powerful monologue on stage, singing in choir, painting or leaving it all on the field during a marching band performance, she’s every bit a...

Above, Lincoln County Sheriff Kevin Garrett explains the various upgrades that are underway at the Lincoln County Jail, including new consultation rooms for counsel and clients. Below is an old cell block in the jail that is in the process of getting a new sewer line. Photos/Emily Kalka

Lincoln County Jail upgrades

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Lincoln County Jail is getting a facelift.The roughly $2.4 million project is covered by ARPA funds, according to Sheriff Kevin Garrett, and is upgrading facilities originally built in the late 1960s. A previous renovation added newer facilities in 2011.The project is currently in Phase 2, with...

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