No-excuse absentee voting begins October 20 in Lincoln County. Here are the early-voting hours, courthouse location and important details voters should check before the November 3 General Election.

Early voting begins Oct. 20, with extended Wednesday hours and two Saturday mornings. County Clerk Kenneth Schulte shares voting locations, mail ballot reminders and key deadlines.

Following questions raised during a recent County Commission meeting, Lincoln County Auditor Brenda Schulte and Treasurer Brenda O'Brien explained how the $123,043 Gateway payment moved through Lincoln County's approval process.