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An intern from Arcadia walks the fence line while out with Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriett. Photo/ Andrew Frazier

An intern from Arcadia walks the fence line while out with Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriett. Photo/ Andrew Frazier

A morning out with a game warden

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
On a warm morning in rural Lincoln County, game warden Jacob Harriett walked a high-fence property with a small group, moving through grass, brush and overgrown foliage in search of deer.“The goal is to push any native animals out, so they don’t become trapped in the high fence,” Harriett said.

Public Records

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Lincoln County MarriageStevie Ladon Davis of Prague and Bobby Faye White of Chandler Anthony Harrison Smith of Stroud and Teresa Shayne McCollum of Yale Small ClaimsForcible Entry and DetainerSimple Storage, LLC vs Dewayne Hicks; Brittany Hensley Hicks; All Occupants Trisha Lynn Neal vs Brandon and...

County to subsidize E911 employee payroll

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners voted to subsidize payroll for the E911 Trust Authority at their regular meeting on June 22.The Commissioners entered into a joint meeting with two members of the TrustAuthority Board and discussed the budget shortfall.
Local residents gather together to march down Manvel Avenue in Chandler on Saturday, June 20, in celebration of Juneteenth. Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler held a special gathering on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse to kickoff the event, which included song, dance, poetry and speeches. Dozens showed up to the event and joined in the march down to Reed Park. Pictured at the front are Todd Thompson, Landon, Rachelle Thompson, Clara Bobo and Brianna Taylor. Photo/Emily Kalka

Local residents gather together to march down Manvel Avenue in Chandler on Saturday, June 20, in celebration of Juneteenth. Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler held a special gathering on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse to kickoff the event, which included song, dance, poetry and speeches. Dozens showed up to the event and joined in the march down to Reed Park. Pictured at the front are Todd Thompson, Landon, Rachelle Thompson, Clara Bobo and Brianna Taylor. Photo/Emily Kalka

Celebrating Juneteenth

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Here’s the write-your-own-caption opportunity that you’ve been wanting. Rocky Raccoon and Max the German Shepherd both appear astonished by something off camera during their altercation last week. But what? Feel free to take creative license and send your caption to news@lcnok.com by the end of the day Friday. We’ll publish the best ones in next week’s edition and choose a winner, who will receive a free 12-month subscription to the Lincoln County News and be immortalized in print. Photo/Beth Young

Here’s the write-your-own-caption opportunity that you’ve been wanting. Rocky Raccoon and Max the German Shepherd both appear astonished by something off camera during their altercation last week. But what? Feel free to take creative license and send your caption to news@lcnok.com by the end of the day Friday. We’ll publish the best ones in next week’s edition and choose a winner, who will receive a free 12-month subscription to the Lincoln County News and be immortalized in print. Photo/Beth Young

Here’s the write-your-own-caption opportunity that you’ve been wanting

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Hunting guide Chris Cole sets up the sight on a rifle at the target range at 405 Outfitters. Photo/Emily Kalka

Hunting guide Chris Cole sets up the sight on a rifle at the target range at 405 Outfitters. Photo/Emily Kalka

Hunters find hog heaven at local lodge

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
It was a quiet night, with nothing but the sounds of crickets and other critters. And a hushed conversation between three people sitting in a small plywood box with windows cut out. In front of them was a large clearing next to a small pond.It’s a good spot, according to guide Chris Cole.
Kids flock to annual Meeker quilt camp

Kids flock to annual Meeker quilt camp

Kids flock to annual Meeker quilt camp

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
FRANCIE RUSSELL Secretary of Meeker Quilters’ Guild Getting to use a sewing machine, learning how to make a quilt and making new friends are the responses of nearly all the Meeker Quilters’ Guild three-day Quilt Camp participants.
New Nat’t Guard sign unveiled

New Nat’t Guard sign unveiled

New Nat’t Guard sign unveiled

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
An Oklahoma National Guard Heritage Trail sign was unveiled on Saturday, June13, near Tilghman Park in Chandler. The six-by-four-foot sign contains photographs and information on the State Camp, Maneuver Grounds and Rifle Range in the area, and how all the spaces looked in 1909.
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