Lincoln County News

New phone rule having effects in schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

There’s been a marked shift in the halls of schools this year. Instead of students shuffling from class to class buried in their phones, they’re actually looking up and talking with each other.

‘Not guilty’ plea in dog case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A Stroud man who owned a Maltese breeding operation pleaded not guilty to 408 felony counts of animal cruelty at his formal arraignment on Sept. 16. He appeared at the Lincoln County Courthouse before District Judge Sarah Bridges.

The candidates and escorts for Chandler’s homecoming court pose in front of the Media Center on Monday. They are, Back Row: Javarious Wade, Maddox Metheny, Bryson Taylor, Coniah Ritchie; Middle Row: Clayton Ritchie, Sam Hall, Tallan Boggs, Brody Waldman; Front Row: Blaklei Smith, Kennedy Allen, Jaycee Cross, Elli Hilgenfeld; Kids: Kimber Byus and Cruz Wunderlich. The coronation will be 6 p.m. Friday before the football game against Clinton. Photo/Emily Kalka

Homecoming court

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Jerry Randall Rickner

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Jerry Randall Rickner, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on September 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the First Christian Church, Chandler. Additional information can be found at www.parksbrothers.net.

Mattie White

Lions of the Month announced

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Mattie White, Nicholas Linn and Katie Wright have been named Lions of the Month for September by the Lions Club.Mattie White is the daughter of Matt and Angie White. She has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and has taken four years of AP English and concurrent classes.

Dale board approves estimate of needs

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Dale School Board members during their most recent meeting approved the Estimate of Needs for the 20252026 school year and agreed on purchasing a new Ag truck.They also were informed total enrollment is similar to a year ago.School Supt.

Taking Route 66 to school

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

With the Route 66 Centennial Celebration right around the corner in 2026, three elementary schools are starting the party early.Wellston Elementary, Parkview Elementary in Stroud and Park Road Elementary in Chandler are all adopting a yearlong Route 66 Centennial theme for their hallways.

Newly elected members of the 2026 Pott Co Free Fair Jr Board announced (L-R) Grace Loman-Bethel FFA, Quinn Carpenter-Bethel FFA, Piper Reece-NRC FFA, Madalyn Taron-Bethel FFA, Makenzie Sullivan-Bethel FFA, Mason Luka-Dale 4-H.

Pottawatomie County fair results

Baking Awards

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Baking AwardsSponsored By Oklahoma Wheat Commission Senior Division: (Baking Dish) Champion: Beth Mills; Reserve Champion: Tawana Holland Bread Machine Champion: Tawana Holland Junior Division: Champion: Madison Maddox - Dale 4H Reserve Champion: Addison Mcdaniel Bethel 4H Bread Machine Champion:...

Lions 13, Tigers 8

Brian Blansett Saff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

It was a call that will go down as part of the lore of the Chandler-Stroud rivalry.Chandler had led the entire game Friday night, but was backed up on a fourth-and-long from the 17 with 57.8 seconds left in the game.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Left, Chandler’s Darius Wade tips the ball to himself for an interception in the first quarter of the Stroud game. Photo/Brian Blansett Above left, Stroud rightfielder Brennyn Neeley makes a running catch in foul territory against North Rock Creek in the McLoud tournament.

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