Tri-County Herald

Plea delayed in distribution case

A plea has been continued for a couple of months for an exconvict facing two felonies and a misdemeanor following his arrest by Highway Patrol troopers on the Turner Turnpike.Charles Michael Brownlee, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Nov.

Jury trials waived in felony cases

Two people each charged with drug trafficking, two other felonies and a misdemeanor have waived jury trials and their pleas have been continued.

Felony charge after crash near Wellston

A driver from Shawnee faces a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston.
...and of legends in the making

...and of legends in the making

...and of legends in the making

Last week, the current version of the Stroud Tigers helped at a camp for the next generation. Above, quarterback Dylan Baker leads the campers as they break it down. “Want it more than the next guy,” he told them.
The stuff of legends

The stuff of legends

The stuff of legends

Wirt Trawick smiled from ear to ear as he examined a Stroud football scrapbook from 1948-49, reminiscent of his gridiron days.Trawick, at 94 years old, is a 1948 Stroud High School graduate and currently lives at Prairie Pointe retirement home in Stroud.
Kenzie Cowden and Peaches. Photo/Emily Kalka

Kenzie Cowden and Peaches. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler open rodeo this weekend

You almost couldn’t tell that Chandler resident Kenzie Cowden was up late the night before. As she brushed her horse Peaches, she explained that she had gotten in late from a rodeo in Maud.“Last night was my first run back on her since she was turned out because she had an injury.

Commissioners: Jail process and turbine resolution

Lincoln County commissioners this week authorized the bid process for the jail expansion by Flintco and also held off taking any action on a resolution regarding wind turbines.
Kenneth “David” Brandon

Kenneth “David” Brandon

Kenneth “David” Brandon

Retired Perry Fire Captain/EMT Kenneth “David” Brandon, 63, was born August 21, 1960, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth Martin Brandon and Judy Ann Barrows Brandon. He passed away on July 6, 2024, at Stillwater Medical Center, Perry.A Celebration of Life was held at 10 a.m.
Martha Zell Bradley

Martha Zell Bradley

Martha Zell Bradley

Martha Zell Bradley passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Stroud, OK.Martha was the youngest of five born to Walter and Dovie Holder in Prague, OK, on Monday,August 28, 1944. Martha grew up in Lincoln County area, where her parents ran the Sac & Fox grocery. Martha was a caregiver for many around.
Wesley Gains “Wes” Loper

Wesley Gains “Wes” Loper

Wesley Gains “Wes” Loper

Wesley Gains “Wes” Loper, long-time Chandler, Oklahoma, resident was born December 24, 1948, in San Diego, California. He departed this life on July 9, 2024, at his home in Chandler at the age of 75 years. Wes was the son of Dale and Mary Lou (Gains) Loper.