Lincoln County News

Mysti Dawn Pierce

Mysti Dawn Pierce

Mysti Dawn Pierce

Mysti Dawn Pierce was born March 5, 1966, at Stroud, Oklahoma, to Judy Hixon Bartel and Gary Cochran and passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 60.Mysti was a resident of the Watonga community for most of her life.
Ruthina Kay Hiemer

Ruthina Kay Hiemer

Ruthina Kay Hiemer

Ruthina Kay Hiemer of Agra, OK, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 13, 1941, to Frank and Ruth (Stevens) Reedy, Ruthina lived a life defined by her deep devotion to family and steadfast faith.
Nan Morehouse

Nan Morehouse

Nan Morehouse

Nan Morehouse, 91, passed away May 24, 2026, after a long illness. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Reed. She marriedAlvus Earl Morehouse in November 1953, and the two had three children.
The team at Francis Tuttle works to finish renovating the old Wellston fire engine. Photo/Todd Beesley

The team at Francis Tuttle works to finish renovating the old Wellston fire engine. Photo/Todd Beesley

Vintage engine nearly ready to be unveiled

“They’re putting the pinstriping back on it, and they’re painting it on there,” Beesley said. “It’s not going to be like stickers.”The project also gives Francis Tuttle students hands-on experience with a vehicle unlike most of what they would normally work on.
The front entrance to the Chandler Public Library. Photo/Andrew Frazier

The front entrance to the Chandler Public Library. Photo/Andrew Frazier

Local libraries unearth reads in summer programs

With the temps getting higher and school officially out all over the county, local libraries have launched their summer reading programs. This year, a few have expanded, opening their programs up to readers of all ages.

May Wellness Report

Every month, Wellness Dep. Rod Baker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county. The following is the May 2026 report.
A line of hopeful participants inches its way down the road in Tulsa on Saturday toward the staging area at Expo Square for the Route 66 Capital Cruise. The event broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest classic car parade; however, it wasn’t without its share of logistical issues. Hundreds were left out of the parade after being stuck in a traffic jam and were unable to even enter the staging area. That didn’t stop the celebrations for the historic day.

A line of hopeful participants inches its way down the road in Tulsa on Saturday toward the staging area at Expo Square for the Route 66 Capital Cruise. The event broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest classic car parade; however, it wasn’t without its share of logistical issues. Hundreds were left out of the parade after being stuck in a traffic jam and were unable to even enter the staging area. That didn’t stop the celebrations for the historic day.

Hannah Campbell

Hannah Campbell

P.E.O. Sisterhood awards scholarships

The local P.E.O. Sisterhood International chapter, ChapterAN, awarded scholarships to two 2026 Chandler High School graduates.Hannah Campbell received a $500 scholarship. She is the daughter of Vince and Tamara Campbell.