Looking back

Staff Writer Here’s Part 1 of a look back at 2025 in Lincoln and Pott counties.January- A former Wellston substitute teacher, convicted of two counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of Technology, was sentenced to prison.

Oscar Eugene Randall

Oscar Eugene Randall, born on March 24, 1931, died on December 20, 2025, at 96. He was born in Andrix, Colorado, to Almeda Powell Randall and Harold Elbert Randall. He was raised around Meeker, Oklahoma, and attended school there. He married Mabel Earlene Raley on March 23, 1952.

Leanne (Annie) Blakeman

Leanne Blakeman (Annie), was born on January 14, 1969, and lived until November 11, 2025.Annie is survived by her son, Chris Blakeman, and her brother and sister-in-law, Audie and Debi Chiola. Other relatives that are not mentioned were remembered by Annie.

Barbara Mae Crary Dingman

Barbara Mae Crary was born on October 1, 1939, to Kelly Eugene Crary and Velma Vera Chase in Great Bend, Kansas. She passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 86.Barbara’s family moved to Sparks, OK, where she graduated high school and met James Richard Dingman.

Ronald Joe Curtis

Ronald Joe Curtis was bornonMarch23,1938, to Woodrow B. Curtis and Margaret T. (Williams) Curtis in Lincoln County, OK. He passed away on December 18, 2025, in Stillwater, OK, at the age of 87. He was a longtime resident of Glencoe, OK.Ron served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

Nancy Susan Whalen

NancySusanWhalen was born on October 9, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to Herbert and Mona (Martin) Anderson.She passed away on December 17, 2025, in Wellston at the age of 72.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen Miglior; brother, RobertAnderson; and son, Clint Whalen.

Leaving a legacy

If there’s one thing you could say about McLoud senior Launa Troutt, it’s that she doesn’t back down from a challenge.She’s a state champion wrestler in her weight class and helped her team become the 5A state champions last season, despite being one of the smallest teams in the division.

Meeker Jackpot Swine show

Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners in their most recent meeting adopted a resolution for erosion control and a driveway for the new OSU Extension office and approved a resolution for a refund request from the Lincoln County County Citizens Alliance.

No bond in St. Cloud case

A supersedeas bond of $300,000 for the St. Cloud buildings was not posted by the deadline of Dec. 16, according to the Lincoln County Court Clerk’s Office, opening up the way for the City of Chandler to demolish the historic hotel buildings.