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Abuse felony charge added for Sparks man

A Sparks man who already has seven previous felony convictions faces a new felony.Richard William Long, 55, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 8, 2025 with domestic abuse—assault and battery.
Half a century ago...

Half a century ago...

Half a century ago...

A time capsule almost lost to time has been unearthed in Chandler.Discovered in a forgotten corner of the Public Works department, the capsule was presented to the City Council at its regular meeting on Dec. 9, along with a brick that said to open in 2026.

Another felony for Sparks man

A Sparks man who already has seven previous felony convictions faces a new felony.Richard William Long, 55, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 8, 2025 with domestic abuse—assault and battery.
Alexis Fowble - ultimate team player

Alexis Fowble - ultimate team player

Alexis Fowble - ultimate team player

Alexis Fowble enjoys being part of a team.It’s something the Wellston senior is familiar with -- she plays softball and basketball and is also a cheerleader. She’s also on the track team. She said what she loves the most is the community aspect.

CMA rejects contract amendment

The Chandler Municipal Authority rejected a contract amendment from SRB Engineering for services related to the water treatment plant at their regular meeting on Dec. 9. The amendment asked for an additional $268,900.
Davenport cheerleaders

Davenport cheerleaders

Davenport cheerleaders

The Davenport cheer squad poses for a photo prior to the Bulldogs’ games with Woodland last week.They are: front row, from left, Cali Clark and Charlie Adams; back row, from left, Emy Burrows, Helen Orr and Gabby Murfin.Photo/Brian Blansett

Early holiday deadlines the next two weeks

Due to Christmas and New Year’s falling on Thursdays, we’ll have early deadlines for the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 editions of the Lincoln County News.The deadline for news, ads and legal notices for the Dec. 25 edition will be 5 p.m., Dec. 19.

Superintendents challenge grades

Local superintendents believe that report cards for public schools released on Dec. 1 by the Oklahoma State Department of Education aren’t the most accurate snapshots of how schools and students are performing. Partly due to ever-changing calculations.

Students win awards at ECU competition

Two Lincoln County students at Seminole State College have brought home awards from a recent business-focused competition at East Central University on Nov. 12.Ava Freeze from Prague was part of a two-person team that competed in a Shark Tank-inspired competition called Tiger Tank.