Lincoln County News

Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Bendele wins at national horse show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

Stroud students attend FCCLA conference

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Three of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Stroud High School attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando from July 5-9. Two were qualified to compete, according to a press release from the high school.

Review set for Wellston man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A Wellston man with two previous convictions for domestic violence and who pleaded guilty recently to domestic abuse–assault and battery and drew a suspended term has appeared for a review. District Judge Sarah Bridge continued case to 9 a.m. Nov. 4.
Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A group of children splash around and shoot each other with water sprays, while another group plays games or swings on tire swings. All around are the cheerful laughter and chatter of campers.
Ready for softball

Ready for softball

Ready for softball

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
High school fast-pitch season started with practices last week.Above, Chandler first baseman Blaklei Smith tracks a ground during a Lady Lions workout.Right, Ryean Weaver from Meeker takes a throw and pivots at second base.
Chandler rodeo in photos

Chandler rodeo in photos

Chandler rodeo in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Top left, Parker Cassidy from Bristow grabs a quick smoke while adjusting his saddle prior to the ranch bronc riding Friday night at the Chandler rodeo.Top right, Dakota Eddards, originally from Utah, makes an exit a couple of seconds earlier than he preferred in the bareback riding.
Self-service farms

Self-service farms

Self-service farms

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Walking through Erica Morris’ garden along State Highway 18 north of Chandler, it’s almost like being transported to another world.“We’re doing edible landscaping. So half of it is edible, half of it is ornamental,” she explained, pointing out all the many plants and flowers.

Time suspended

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has taken a guilty blind plea has been sentenced.Formal charges were filed July 26, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Bradley Jacobs, 20, address unknown.
King snake

King snake

King snake

Brian Blansett Staff Column
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The other day, Kindra texted me a photo of a snake on our front porch.It was longish, black with a yellowish pattern and looked like it was due for a meal.The implied question in the text was: “What kind of snake is this?

We deserve better than Walters

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
School Supt. Ryan Walters is at the forefront once again and Oklahoma lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are demanding an investigation into an incident which reportedly occurred at a closed meeting recently of the State Board of Education.
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