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County students place at event

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Five FFA students from Lincoln County ranked first through third place in three different categories at the 2025 Oklahoma FFA Proficiency Awards during the 99th Oklahoma FFA Convention on May 7, according to press releases from the Oklahoma FFA Association.

Not-guilty plea in crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston has pleaded innocent during her arraignment.

Praague BPA advisor wins award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Stephanie Greenlee, Business Professionals of America (BPA) advisor at Prague High School, was named Emerging Advisor of the Year at the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, according to a press release.

CVEC scholarships

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Six students from Lincoln County are the recipients of the inaugural Operation Round Up Scholarship program, according to a press release from Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC).Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to help with their continuing education.The students are Caleb T.

Chandler asks for bids for water treatment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Chandler Municipal Authority (CMA) authorized SRB Engineering to solicit bids for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project at their regular meeting on May 13.A representative from SRB Engineering presented plans and engineering estimates to the CMA, saying everything comes to about $11.

From Chandler to the stage

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Music has power. It can make a person feel deeply, spur movements, and so much more.Chandler High School alum Trevor Spruill has always been drawn to powerful music, be it orchestral, an opera, piano or voice.

Early Memorial Day holiday deadlines

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

With the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the May29 issue. The deadline for all ads, legals, and obituaries will be 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Our office will be closed on May 26. You may submit ads by email to ads@lcnok.

Seniors from the Chandler High School Class of 2025 perform a medley during the graduation ceremony on Friday night at Joe Telford Field. Back row, from left to right: Jake Smithey, Zalen Smith, Ian Radcliffe, Preston Sowder, Nathaniel Nunn, Hunner Robinson and Gage Crews. Front row, from left to right: Caleb Scribner, Joel Telford, Lauren Dollarhite, Madelyn Ledford, Elizabeth Myers, Tiffany Thompson, Cali Hilgenfeld, Tatum Crouch and Halli Murray. Photo/Emily Kalka

Graduation!

News Staff

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Kline elected state FFA president

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Last Week North Rock Graduate Cooper Kline was elected Oklahoma FFA President.Kline graduated from North Rock Creek in 2024 and now attends Oklahoma State University as a sophomore majoring in Ag Education with a minor in lobbying and campaign management.

Injunction filed in St. Cloud demolition

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

An injunction was filed against the City of Chandler over the demolition of the St. Cloud buildings on May 5, according to a court filing. A temporary restraining hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16, overseen by Judge Joseph Dobry.

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