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A customer speaks with a vendor selling produce at the Chandler Farmers’ Market held on April 4 next to the courthouse. Photo/Emily Kalka

A customer speaks with a vendor selling produce at the Chandler Farmers’ Market held on April 4 next to the courthouse. Photo/Emily Kalka

Farmers markets blossoming across the county

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
It was a blustery spring morning, not unlike most mornings in April in Oklahoma.Several stalls were set up next to the courthouse in Chandler, with a decent crowd of people moving from one to the other. They had everything from farmfresh beef to vegetables, eggs, even coffee and lotions.

Meeker man charged with DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A man who resides in Meeker was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol after an incident earlier in March, according to court documents.The felony charge was filed on March 23 by District Attorney Adam Panter against Jacob Levi Walker, 34.
Jett Golightly

Jett Golightly

Wellston FFA students up for state level awards

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Four FFA students from Wellston have received various recognitions from the Oklahoma FFA Association, according to press releases from the organization.Jett Golightly, Hayden Green and Kaden James have been nominated for the State FFA Degree, which is the highest degree of active membership.

Voting tips ahead of election

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
With Election Day approaching on April 7, Lincoln CountyElectionBoard Secretary Dena Jo Bromley has offered important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Man charged with embezzlement

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Emily Kalka Editor ATulsa man was charged with embezzlement over an incidentinvolvingaU-Haul trailer.Darrel E.

Man charged with A&B against officer

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A McLoud man was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and obstructing an officer, according to court documents.Joseph Wade Murdock, 43, was charged on March 24 for an incident that occurred on or about March 20.According to the probable cause affidavit, Dep. Houston Byford and Dep.
Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee

Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee

Library at Chandler Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Provisions for incapacitated voters

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6 and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52 nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Photo/SSC

Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52 nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Photo/SSC

Local students win at academic contest

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Schools from around the state, including Lincoln County, took part in the 52nd Annual Scholastic Meet at Seminole State College on March 26, according to a press release from the college.
Above is one of the new trucks donated to the Wellston Fire Department. The department fashioned the graphics after popular show “Emergency,” after recieving the same call numbers from the show. Photo/Todd Beesley

Above is one of the new trucks donated to the Wellston Fire Department. The department fashioned the graphics after popular show “Emergency,” after recieving the same call numbers from the show. Photo/Todd Beesley

Wellston Fire Department gets a glow up

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Wellston Fire Department has received new equipment and certification to help the department be more prepared to respond to wild and structure fires, along with medical emergencies.
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