Tri-County Herald

Mural of memories

Mural of memories

Mural of memories

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
A large mural depicting the history of Chandler was recently completed, spanning the entirety of the retaining wall in front of City Hall on Manvel Avenue. The mural was designed and painted by Bob Palmer. See more photos on page 2A.
Fish returns for rodeo

Fish returns for rodeo

Fish returns for rodeo

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Audrey Fish, a high school junior from Wellston, quite literally grew up competing at the Chandler Open Rodeo.“Since I was very little, probably two, I used to ride my ponies there.

Chandler creates economic board

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TheChandlerCityCouncil approved the creation of a new economic development authority and appointed Ben Myers as the new council member for Ward III at its latest regular meeting on July 15, among other items.The meeting was postponed by a week after they could not reach a quorum on July 8.
Leota Jean (Murray) Hall

Leota Jean (Murray) Hall

Leota Jean (Murray) Hall

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
LeotaJean(Murray)Hall was born the daughter of Dempse C. and Kathryn L. Murray on September 22, 1936, near Carney, Oklahoma in Lincoln County. Leota was an only child for ten years until the family welcomed a sister, Betty Laraine Murray in 1946.
Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Jerry was born to Bert and Opal (King) Ring on Monday, November 9, 1931, in Okmulgee, OK.Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from June 18, 1952, to March 8, 1962.
Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown, lovinglyknownas“Pat,” passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.ShewasbornonJanuary 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, to the late Robert O. Jones and Lillie Irene Jones.Pat is survived by her devoted husband, William Z. Brown Jr.
Improvements at the rodeo arena

Improvements at the rodeo arena

Improvements at the rodeo arena

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Chandler Round Up Club Rodeo Arena has gotten a facelift.The arena now has new bleachers and lights, upgrading the experience for spectators and competitors alike.“We’ve got lights in the pens now. We got new arena lights.

Felony charges for Stones in child abuse, neglect cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Preliminary hearings for a Meeker pair have been scheduled on two felony counts of child related charges filed in June.Linda, Stone, 64, and Billy Stone, 66, were formally charged in Lincoln County District Court in June. Those charges include enabling child sexual abuse and child neglect.
Hotel order dissolved

Hotel order dissolved

Hotel order dissolved

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The temporary restraining order placed on the City of Chandler regarding the St. Cloud buildings has been dissolved, and the motion for a preliminary injunction has been denied, according to court documents filed on July 9.
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