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Agra’s Tevin Hutchinson dribbles around Carney’s Lukas Watts along the baseline last week. Both teams start the playoffs this week, with Agra playing Thursday and Carney Friday. Photo/Rick Hester

Agra’s Tevin Hutchinson dribbles around Carney’s Lukas Watts along the baseline last week. Both teams start the playoffs this week, with Agra playing Thursday and Carney Friday. Photo/Rick Hester

Basketball playoff schedule, pairings

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Thursday Watts at Agra, Girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 Friday Moss at Davenport, Girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30Carney at Lomega, Girls 6 p.m., boys at 7:30Saturday Foyil at Wellston, Girls 6 p.m.
To the show ring and beyond

To the show ring and beyond

To the show ring and beyond

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
FFA helped broaden Wellston senior Kaden James’ life, though it didn’t start out so easily, he likes to joke.It’s a long family tradition on his father’s side.“We’re involved in two major things. Kind of tracing back to my grandpa, even my great grandpa, and that’s ag and the military.

Baade retires as superintendent

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Chandler School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Scott Baade at its regular meeting on Feb. 9.Baade has been working in education for 39 years and has been the superintendent at Chandler since 2022.

Wellston man killed in shooting

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A 74-year-old man was shot and killed near Wellston on Sunday by law enforcement responding to a 911 call that he was threatening suicide.The man was identified by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) as Steven Pence. He was a retired deputy from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
Demolition begins

Demolition begins

Demolition begins

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Midwestern Wrecking is making progress on the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings in downtown Chandler.The removal of the two historic buildings is set to take place gradually over the next two or so weeks due to the complexity of the project, according to the City of Chandler.
Mike McCormick passes

Mike McCormick passes

Mike McCormick passes

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Mike McCormick, 78, Hall of Fame journalist and reporter for the Lincoln County News, died early Sunday morning at his home in Shawnee.Mike was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2025, but continued working a full schedule and filed his final article for the Lincoln County News two weeks ago.
Sharron Kaye Irby

Sharron Kaye Irby

Sharron Kaye Irby

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sharron Kaye Irby was born July 2, 1953 in Oklahoma City to Elord and Patricia (Danker) Butler. She passed away on February 5, 2026, in Wellston at the age of 72.Sharron was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings.
Norma Lee Hightower

Norma Lee Hightower

Norma Lee Hightower

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
On February 4, 2026, surrounded by love and carried in the hearts of familyandfriends,Norma Lee Hightower departed this life peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and compassion.
Nancy Ailene McCollough

Nancy Ailene McCollough

Nancy Ailene McCollough

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
NancyAilene (Morris) McCollough was born May17, 1952, in Yukon, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Veda (Smith) Morris. She passed away on February 3,2026, in Shawnee at the age of 73.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings.
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