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Carney Board hires interim police chief

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Town of Carney Board of Trustees hired an interim police chief at a special meeting on June 3.According to the minutes of the meeting, the trustees accepted the resignation of Chief John Cobb effective June 9, allowing him to switch to part-time at $20/ hr.
Last week, we asked you to enter captions for our photo of Rocky the Raccon and Max the German Sherpard. Here are our staff favorites, and of course, our first-place winner, who will receive a free annual subscription to The Lincoln County News. First Place: “When you try to scare your friend, but their scream scares you!” - Sarah Wright

Last week, we asked you to enter captions for our photo of Rocky the Raccon and Max the German Sherpard. Here are our staff favorites, and of course, our first-place winner, who will receive a free annual subscription to The Lincoln County News. First Place: “When you try to scare your friend, but their scream scares you!” - Sarah Wright

Photo Caption Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Other Favorites: Everybody was Kung Foo Fighting! - Jessica Holland “I thought you said there was nothing sour in that trash!” - Linda Young
A view of the mess hall at the Chandler Baseball Camp from Oak Park Cemetery. The building was damaged in Friday night’s storms that swept through Lincoln County. Several trees were knocked down and the roof of the nearby residence was also damaged. Photo/Emily Kalka

A view of the mess hall at the Chandler Baseball Camp from Oak Park Cemetery. The building was damaged in Friday night’s storms that swept through Lincoln County. Several trees were knocked down and the roof of the nearby residence was also damaged. Photo/Emily Kalka

Agra School Board approves class capacity for transfer

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Agra School Board met on June 8 and approved a number of routine items.
Meeker Rodeo Parade

Meeker Rodeo Parade

Meeker Rodeo Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
In the top photo, riders carry the American and Oklahoma flags through downtown during the Meeker Rodeo Parade. Top left: An ATV decorated in red, white, and blue rolls down the parade route in Meeker. Top Right: A rider carries the American flag through downtown Meeker during the rodeo parade.
America 250

America 250

America 250

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Lincoln County News asked various community figures and its staff to reflect upon what they love most about the United States and what they hope to see in the future in celebration of the semiquincentennial. Here is what they had to say.We live in the best country in the world.

Former Air Force pararescueman reflects on service

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As he plummeted through the air toward the ocean below, Gary McGuire fought to fix a broken parachute. A routine training mission can go haywire in an instant for Air Force pararescuemen, and this was one of those moments.
Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On an unusually cool and cloudy summer morning, my car kicked up dust as small frogs darted from the gravel road leading to Kendrick.After reading the small amount of history I could find online about the town, I did not really know what to expect.
A large tree lays across the road on Saturday in Oak Park Cemetary. It was knocked down during a storm that hit around 11 p.m. Friday night. Photo/Emily Kalka

A large tree lays across the road on Saturday in Oak Park Cemetary. It was knocked down during a storm that hit around 11 p.m. Friday night. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Storm Damage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Man pleads no contest in gun in jail case

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A man who pulled a gun on a detention officer while being booked at the Lincoln County Jail in September 2024 has pleaded no contest to four counts, including attempt to kill.
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