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Sample ballots now available

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sample ballots are now available for the Aug. 25 Election. Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal or pick up a copy at the Lincoln County Election Board during normal business hours.Sample ballots are tailored to each voter and their precinct.

Stroud City Council approves grant app

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
TheStroudCityCouncil gave approval to the grant administrator and city manager to work toward applying for a grant to help develop affordable housing at its regular meeting on July 9.
Kaydence Staude and Baylee Weeks stand with other participants at a leadership conference. Photo/Meeker FFA

Kaydence Staude and Baylee Weeks stand with other participants at a leadership conference. Photo/Meeker FFA

Meeker FFA members represent at conferences

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
While many students are enjoying summer vacation, members of the Meeker FFA Chapter have spent June representing their school and community through leadership conferences and livestock competitions.

Deatherage gets life

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A man charged with multiple counts of aggravated possession of child sexual abuse materials and crimes against nature, among other charges, was sentenced to two life sentences, plus 20 and more on July 10.Jered Deatherage, 27, pleaded guilty to nine charges on April 28.
Skush McClellan from Perkins dances Saturday night at the 61st Sac and Fox Pow-Wow, which was held Thursday through Sunday at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park south of Stroud. For more photos of the annual gathering, please see Page 4A. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Skush McClellan from Perkins dances Saturday night at the 61st Sac and Fox Pow-Wow, which was held Thursday through Sunday at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park south of Stroud. For more photos of the annual gathering, please see Page 4A. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Skush McClellan

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Family back in court for pre-preliminary hearing

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Seven adults charged with child neglect appeared in court on July 9 for prepreliminary hearings and were ordered to appear again on July 30 with representation.Alicia Mitchum, Joyce Mitchum, Juanita Mitchum, Ray Mitchum Sr., Ray Mitchum Jr.
David Timmons (front center) performs a dramatic monologue during rehearsal of “Drop Dead!” on July 10 along with Chevy Carter (right) and DaNae Peters (left). The production is one of three that will be performed during the Stroud Arts Festival this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

David Timmons (front center) performs a dramatic monologue during rehearsal of “Drop Dead!” on July 10 along with Chevy Carter (right) and DaNae Peters (left). The production is one of three that will be performed during the Stroud Arts Festival this year. Photo/Emily Kalka

Stroud brings back theatre festival for third year

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Whether it’s a mad caper murder mystery, adorable children or a pop musical filled with martial arts, the 2026 Stroud Arts Festival has a little something for everyone.In its third iteration, the festival is back and only growing. This year, it features four events -- “Drop Dead!
Cattle dog Colt takes a leap of faith in a dock-diving event. Photo/Tiffany Gentry

Cattle dog Colt takes a leap of faith in a dock-diving event. Photo/Tiffany Gentry

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.
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