Tri-County Herald

Bills aimed at strengthening bidding, purchasing Standards

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

HOUSE BILL 3416 Allows counties to seek quotes for certain smaller purchasesinsteadofalways using a lengthy bidding process, while maintaining safeguards and documentation requirements to prevent misuse.

Winning big

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Chandler girls and Stroud boys took all the drama out of the 66 Conference golf tournament last week.The Lady Lions had the top two finishers and won the girls championship by 51 strokes. The Tigers had the top three finishers in the boys tournament and won by 49 strokes.

Stroud Tigers - 66 Conference champs

Stroud wins baseball

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Senior Jessen Leathers clubbed a home run, a double and a single and drove in three runs to lead Stroud to an 8-3 win over Meeker in the 66 Conference tournament finals Saturday at Prague.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Left, Chandler freshman Adelaide Furtado vaults at the Bristow track meet last week. Photo/ Beth Young Above, Chandler senior Lexi Martzall (in blue) competes at the OBU track meet. Photo/Mario Holland Top right, Dale left fielder Macy Welcher makes a sliding stop against Byng.

Prague’s Hailey Johnson leads the pack at the Bristow track meet. Jordyn Neeley from Stroud is on her right shoulder. Photo/Beth Young

Track roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Okemah Track Meet April 3 Boys 4X800 Relay 11. Meeker (Loveland, Cole; Krzyzaniak, James; Newport, Beau; Langston, Edmund), 11:03.11 Girls 100 Hurdles 25. Miller, Jo, Davenport, 22.18 Boys 3200 Meters 8. Emmons, Cooper 11, Davenport, 11:46.78 Girls 4x200 Relay 9.

Stroud invited to Route 66 Day

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The City of Stroud has been invited to have a table at Route 66 Day at the State Capitol on April 21.GrantAdministrator Leslie Wilbourn presented the news during her update at the regular Stroud City Council meeting onApril 9.

My mother and the arts

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Ifyouhaven’tguessed by now -- after a grand total of two columns since becoming editor I feel incredibly blessed that I grew up with the family I did. All of them.

CPN makes Gateway donation

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) has promised a $1.7 million donation to Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, Inc. The funds will help the agency continue its services in the wake of state funding cuts, according to a press release from CPN.

Legendary Oklahoma coaches Bob Stoops (left) and Barry Switzer (right) enjoy the signature cocktail made from Stoops’ tequila brand Rock N Roll Tequila at the sports bar in Harrah’s Oklahoma. The two also did a ceremonial first play while taking part in the casino’s grand opening on April 9 in Chandler. Photo/Emily Kalka

Legendary Oklahoma

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Lincoln County News Graduation Magazine

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Lincoln County News will be publishing a special keepsake graduation magazine this year instead of its special section that typically runs the first week of graduation in May.This is a first for the newspaper and will be something parents and grads can cherish for years to come.

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