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Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Severe storms hit Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Severe thunderstorms roared through Lincoln County Fridaynight, causing damage to the Chandlerarea. Among the worst, a building at the historic Chandler Baseball Camp was destroyed.The first round of storms hit the area just before 11 p.m., causing most of the damage.
Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Paul Vassar, one of the featured storytellers at Lincoln County On-Stage’s latest edition of “Same Sky,” entertains the audience with stories of his youth and falling in love with his late wife. Photo/Emily Kalka

Storytellers show all under the Same Sky

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Saturday night was quite different from a normal production at Lincoln County On-Stage.Half the chairs were taken out, allowing for tables. They were grouped together more like a cafe or bistro with little signs on each, displaying a name. In the back, someone worked on pouring wine.
Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Zach Fisher, left, and Esther Kerr, right, were the two other featured storytellers in the June 20 edition of the “Same Sky” series at Lincoln County On-Stage. Photos/Emily Kalka

Stroud school board hires new HS principal

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
During a special meeting June 15, the Stroud Board of Education unanimously approved Lesa Elerick as Stroud High School principal and several other personnel moves for the 2026-27 school year.The board also hired Charlotte Couch as a middle school and high school teacher and band program assistant.

Man charged with domestic assault, battery

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ALuther man will appear for a pre-preliminary hearing on July 23 in an assault and battery case.Willie Cowan, 40, was charged with one felony count of domestic abuse assault and battery on May 13 after an incident with his roommate that occurred on May 8, according to the court filing.
Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

Charity golf tournament hits a hole in one

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Chandler Fire Department held its 19th annual golf tournament on Saturday at the Chandler Municipal Golf Course. The tournament had 11 teams participate this year, with prizes for first, second and third place teams, along with the longest drive, closet to the pin and hole in one.

Man charged with failing to notify address change

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A man from Agra was charged for failing to notify the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Sex and Violent Offender Registration and/or local law enforcement of a change of address, according to court documents.

911 Trust sets 2026-27 budget

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Lincoln County E-911 Trust Authority approved a $771,552 operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during a brief meeting June 22.The budget projects $836,000 in revenue, $64,448 more than planned expenses.

3 candidates file for Carney special school board election

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Three candidates have filed for an open school board seat in Carney, according to the Lincoln County Election Board.Jess Townsend, Connie Johnson and Rebecca Cranford have filed for Unexpired Term Seat #3. The election will take place on Aug. 25, along with run-off elections.

Wellston set for pre-4th bash

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The town of Wellston will be holding its annual Fourth of July Kick-Start Celebration this Friday night.There will be vendors, inflatables, food trucks and a firework display. The festival is set to take place behind Wellston Elementary School.Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Man in drug case up for pre-prelim hearing

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A man charged with drug trafficking heads to a preliminary hearing on Aug. 13, after appearing at a pre-preliminary hearing on May 28.Ralph Edward Young, 64,ofOklahomaCity,was charged on May 12 with five counts and made his initial appearance on May 21, according to court documents.
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