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The team at Francis Tuttle works to finish renovating the old Wellston fire engine. Photo/Todd Beesley

The team at Francis Tuttle works to finish renovating the old Wellston fire engine. Photo/Todd Beesley

Vintage engine nearly ready to be unveiled

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
“They’re putting the pinstriping back on it, and they’re painting it on there,” Beesley said. “It’s not going to be like stickers.”The project also gives Francis Tuttle students hands-on experience with a vehicle unlike most of what they would normally work on.
The front entrance to the Chandler Public Library. Photo/Andrew Frazier

The front entrance to the Chandler Public Library. Photo/Andrew Frazier

Local libraries unearth reads in summer programs

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
With the temps getting higher and school officially out all over the county, local libraries have launched their summer reading programs. This year, a few have expanded, opening their programs up to readers of all ages.

May Wellness Report

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Every month, Wellness Dep. Rod Baker from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases the Lincoln County Recovery Report to keep residents informed of ongoing activities and programs to help with mental health recovery efforts in the county. The following is the May 2026 report.
A line of hopeful participants inches its way down the road in Tulsa on Saturday toward the staging area at Expo Square for the Route 66 Capital Cruise. The event broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest classic car parade; however, it wasn’t without its share of logistical issues. Hundreds were left out of the parade after being stuck in a traffic jam and were unable to even enter the staging area. That didn’t stop the celebrations for the historic day.

A line of hopeful participants inches its way down the road in Tulsa on Saturday toward the staging area at Expo Square for the Route 66 Capital Cruise. The event broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest classic car parade; however, it wasn’t without its share of logistical issues. Hundreds were left out of the parade after being stuck in a traffic jam and were unable to even enter the staging area. That didn’t stop the celebrations for the historic day.

A line of hopeful participants inches its way down the road in Tulsa on Saturday toward the staging area at Expo Square for the Route 66 Capital Cruise

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Hannah Campbell

Hannah Campbell

P.E.O. Sisterhood awards scholarships

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The local P.E.O. Sisterhood International chapter, ChapterAN, awarded scholarships to two 2026 Chandler High School graduates.Hannah Campbell received a $500 scholarship. She is the daughter of Vince and Tamara Campbell.

Election Board releases voting rules

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Lincoln County Election Board released reminders for voters as they head to the polls on June 16.While it is legal to take ballot “selfies” or photos of marked ballots, voters can’t share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election closure.

Summer feeding programs kick off in county

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is launching its annual summer feeding program in June, providing free meals and snacks to children, according to a press release from the food bank.
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