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Area musicians make honor band

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

A number of students in bands all over the county auditioned for the East Central Oklahoma Band Directors’Association Honor Band on Nov. 8. Many lucky musicians were able to make the bands either at the middle school, junior high, or high school level.

The Chandler FCCLA competed at District Star events at Stroud High School on Nov. 13. Alyssa Lee was an event timer; Kierra Jones placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse; Sara Blackhart placed third in Creed Speaking and Interpretation; and Celina Whiteside placed first in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse. Pictured are (from left to right) Lee, Jones, Blackhart, Royanna Berry (President N5), Bailey Treanor (Vice President N5) and Whiteside. Photo/Cynthia Snider

Chandler FCCLA wins, places

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

From left, Shaun Birdwell, Kendall Ahrend and Ilsa Arballo leap for joy in the Stroud High School Performing Arts Center. The three high are playing the leads in the school’s production of SpongeBob the Musical -- Patrick, SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks. Opening night is Nov. 22.

Stroud drama makes a splash

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Stroud is diving below the waves and taking audiences straight to Bikini Bottom with this year’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical”.It’s an all-grade extravaganza, with the cast and crew including students ranging from elementary school to high school.

Filing for school board seats starts on Dec. 1

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Candidate filing for the board of education begins Dec. 1, for 10 Lincoln County school districts.Those who wish to file for a board of education office must submit a declaration of candidacy to the Lincoln County election board Dec. 1-3.

Suspect waives hearing on sex charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Aman who was arrested by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents several months ago and was formally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court with seven sex-related felonies against minors has waived his preliminary hearing on all seven original charges filed against him.

Turnpike

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

last week, calling for help from the community. According to one of the latest video posts, they have come through, with orders and calls pouring in after the post was made.“Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, from my family’s heart, from everybody that works here. Thank you.

Reed Park dedication

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Members of the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chandler City Council surround Rev. James Reed (center) as he cuts the ribbon on the improved and renamed Reed Park. The project to revamp the park has been in motion since 2023.

Turnpike: the end is in sight

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The over-year-long project to rebuild the turnpike bridge over Route 66 and prepare for future widening at Wellston is not quite done yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) said State Highway 66 in Wellston could be reopened as early as mid-November.

Thanksgiving deadline

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Lincoln County News will print a day early Thanksgiving week to allow for delivery before Thanksgiving.Deadlines for ads, obituaries and news items will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.The paper will go to press Monday night, Nov. 24, and will be available in racks and stores on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Hearing set in manslaughter

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

A final pre-preliminary has been scheduled for a Meeker man facing a first degree manslaughter charge after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a fatal multiple traffic collision in Lincoln County in late August has made an initial appearance and a further hearing has been scheduled.

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