Tri-County Herald

Battling the flu

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Many schools in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties are still struggling as more flu cases roll in.According to Viral View, a website managed by the Oklahoma Department of health, the state is at high risk for influenza, and moderate risk for COVID-19 and RSV.

Chandler’s Landon Earp, at left with his parents, Jaclyn and Shane Earp, recorded his 100th career wrestling victory last week in less than three full seasons of high school competition. A junior, he qualified for the state tournament as a freshman and sophomore. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Jennifer Pryor. Senior Zalen Smith, pictured above with his teammates, scored the 1,000th point of his career in the Lions’ win over Tecumseh Friday. He was at 999 points and put in a bucket from the lane in the first q

Milestone week

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

County creates EMS district

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to acknowledge the Nov. 5, General Election results and officially document the passage of the Emergency Medical Service District 522 district by voters.

Chandler High School FCCLA members recently placed first at the Regional Star Event. All the winners have qualified for the state competition to take place in March. Pictured from left to right are Damien Best, won in Work Readiness Job Interview; Victoria Lail-Sanders, won in Job Interview; Bailey Treanor, won in Children’s Literature; and Tyler Frazier, wone in Work Readiness Table Setting. Photo Submitted/Cynthia Snider, FCCLA Coach

Going to state

News Staff

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Dale Evan Carney

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Dale Evan Carney of Meeker was born April 13, 1946, in Bristow, Oklahoma. He passed away January 22, 2025, at his home in Meeker with his family at his side. He was 78 years of age.Dale was the son of Ray and Dolores Nadine (Baird) Carney.

Harland “Glen” Miller

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Harland “Glen” Miller, a long-time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on January 6, 2025, at the age of 93.HewasborninLubbock, Texas, on June 11, 1931, to Gail and Dorothy “Dot” [Baker] Miller.

Donald Marion Christian

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Donald Marion Christian was born February 13, 1936, in Chandler to Marion and Zella Mae (Quast) Christian. He passed away on January 22, 2025,inOklahomaCity at the age of 88.Don was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings.

Roy Oliver McCaslin

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Roy Oliver McCaslin was born September 28, 1940, in McPherson, Kansas, to Perry and Velma Mae (Armer) McCaslin. He passed away on January 13, 2025, in his home in Wellston at the age of 84. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 27 years, a son and three siblings.

Linda Dianne (Huffman) Brooks

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Linda Dianne (Huffman) Brooks, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 80. She was born December 20, 1944, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Rex and Katherine (Durbin) Huffman.

John William VanMetre Jr

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

John William Van-Metre Jr. rode off into the sunset on December 29, 2024. He was born in Oklahoma City on November 19, 1940, to Mary Jane Seabolt and JohnWilliamVanMetre Sr.In 1958, he joined the United States Navy, marking the start of a lifelong adventure.

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