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Tips from the Poison Center

The Oklahoma Poison Center released safety tips for students heading back to school. In a press release sent out on Aug. 22, the center reminded parents, teachers, and caregivers that many everyday school items can have poison risks if they aren’t handled or stored properly.

Trial set for pair

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A woman from from Edmond, charged with five felonies and who has each pleaded innocent to the charges has been set for the felony call docket in September.An Edmond man also facing the same five charges is scheduled for jury trial in September.
Pleas in grow house case

Pleas in grow house case

Pleas in grow house case

Three of five defendants arrested and charged following a robbery at a grow house operation in January have entered guilty blind pleas and are awaiting sentencing.The other two charged at the same time have entered blind guilty pleas and are awaiting sentencing also.

Early Labor Day holiday deadlines

With the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the Sep. 4 issue. The deadline for all ads, legals, and obituaries will be 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, and our office will be closed on Sep. 1. You may submit ads by email to ads@lcnok.
Davis honored at fair

Davis honored at fair

Davis honored at fair

Longtime Wellston resident Karetha Davis, was recog - nized on Saturday August 16th during the Wellston Fair Livestock Show as the 2025 recipient of the Wellston Community Fair Hall of Fame award.

Wellston Fair Results

Pee Wee Division Sheep Show DorsetClass 1 Briar Jordan 1st- Breed Champion Hair Sheep Class 1 Ridge Priddy 1st- Breed Champion Hampshire Class 1 Conley Mae Davis 1st Class 2 Briar Jordan 1st- Breed Champion Class 2 Cheney Bailey 2nd- Reserve Breed Natural Colored Class 1 Ridge Priddy 2nd- Reserve...

Commissioners meeting

The Lincoln County Commissioners voted to approve the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Tobacco Free Policy at their meeting on Aug. 18, among other items.They also approved the Comprehensive Tobacco-Free and Vape-Free Policies and Checklists.

Public Records

Lincoln County MarriagesKobe Norton of Meeker and Macy Alexis Hedge of Chandler ChadAllen Sparks and Jennifer ann Rogers, both of Prague DivorcesAlfred Joseph Hancock vs Emma Delaney Hancock Small ClaimsIndebtednesses filed:Bell Finance vs William Aaron Lynn Holmes Bell FInance vs Sabrina L...

Chandler approves branding, downtown master plan project

The Chandler City Council voted to adopt new branding standards and launch the downtown master plan project in its regular meeting on Aug. 12.Additionally, Ben Myers was sworn in as councilperson for Ward III after Greg Huffman stepped down because he relocated out of state.
Workers begin pouring the pad at the new basketball court at Reed Park. Work to renovate the area is underway, and the plans include a new pavilion and parking as well as the court. Photo/Marvin Holmes

Workers begin pouring the pad at the new basketball court at Reed Park. Work to renovate the area is underway, and the plans include a new pavilion and parking as well as the court. Photo/Marvin Holmes

Work at Reed Park