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The theatre troupe from Chandler High School poses at the International Thespian Festival in Indiana. The troupe attended the week-long festival almost two weeks ago. Photo/Inda Jo Conway

The theatre troupe from Chandler High School poses at the International Thespian Festival in Indiana. The troupe attended the week-long festival almost two weeks ago. Photo/Inda Jo Conway

Theatre troupe lights up stage at int’l festival

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The theatre troupe from Chandler High School got their week at the International Thespian Festival in Indiana started off with a bang -- almost literally.As the opening ceremony was about to begin, thousands of students and teachers were ushered into storm shelters.

County Commissioners approve Ride Share contract

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a contract with Ride Share for a substance abuse pilot program at their regular meeting on July 6.They approved a rate of $45 for pickup and the first 30 miles, along with a per-mile rate and a gas rate, to be paid from the opioid settlement fund.

Edmond man charged with aggravated DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
An Edmond man has been charged with aggravated DUI after an incident that took place on May 16, according to the court filing.Yankton Lee Dillon, 39, of Edmond, was charged with one felony count of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated, on May 19.

NWS rules storm damage from straight line winds

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The National Weather Service determined that damage from last week’s storms on June 26 were caused by straight line winds, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management.There was minimal damage, mostly located in Chandler and Wellston, said Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown.
People pull up in the parking lot of Parks Brothers Funeral Home on Route 66/ Manvel in Chandler for Big Willy’s Hot Dogs Cruise Night in Chandler. There were 35 classic cars and bikes at the cruise, and a drawing for a prize from NAPA. Photo/Emily Kalka

People pull up in the parking lot of Parks Brothers Funeral Home on Route 66/ Manvel in Chandler for Big Willy’s Hot Dogs Cruise Night in Chandler. There were 35 classic cars and bikes at the cruise, and a drawing for a prize from NAPA. Photo/Emily Kalka

Happy 250th!

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

June Wellness Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 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 June 2026 report.
Fallis’ story is not finished

Fallis’ story is not finished

Fallis’ story is not finished

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The paved road northwest from Wellston winds through trees and over creeks before reaching Fallis, where aging houses and former railroad beds offer only hints of what the town once was.For a community of about two dozen people, the road is surprisingly smooth.
Colter Plunket from Meeker had a stylish ride in the first annual patriotic parade at the Meeker’s Independence Day celebration at Meeker Lake Friday. Not only was it tricked out in red, white and blue, it had a bubble machine in the back. Photo/Brian Blansett

Colter Plunket from Meeker had a stylish ride in the first annual patriotic parade at the Meeker’s Independence Day celebration at Meeker Lake Friday. Not only was it tricked out in red, white and blue, it had a bubble machine in the back. Photo/Brian Blansett

Let freedom ring!

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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