Tri-County Herald

Shirley Marie Riley

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Shirley Marie Riley, 85, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in OklahomaCity,Oklahoma. Shirley was born on January 17, 1941, in Gila Bend,Arizona, to Winfield and Marcena (Humphrey) Riley.

Take all the opportunities: Frank Provaznik

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Prague senior Frank Provaznik has been building things since he was little.He recalled using Legos and other toys to create things as a child, sometimes things that no one else thought of. Then, he went to a STEM event hosted by Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

We’ve had warm weather the last couple of weeks and daffodils around the county have burst into bloom, a sure sign of spring being just around the corner. This stand of daffodils was along a fence row south of Chandler on state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Spring’s coming

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Hope Birdwell, from Prague. Photo provided

Birdwell serves as House page

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Hope Birdwell, a senior at Prague High School, recently served as a page at the Oklahoma House of Representatives for Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler.Every year, hundreds of juniors and seniors from across the state join in the House High School Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.

A second chance through OCS

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The bright and airy office was full of the hum of conversation. About 40 people milled around, either standing or sitting. Some chatted with each other. Others waited. A pile of fluorescent vests shines from across the room, where it sat on the floor.Many of the people were smiling or laughing.

Three participants in the community sentencing program through Oklahoma Court Services pick up trash along Route 66 on Feb. 25. OSC arranges such activities at least once a month to help participants give back to the community. Two other groups did trash pick-up in Wellston and Stroud. Photo/Emily Kalka

Three principals resign

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Chandler School Board approved the resignation of three principals and a high school counselor at its regular meeting on March 9.

Wellston at state

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Wellston Lady Tigers made the most of their first trip to the state tournament in 37 years.They kicked off the Class A state tournament with a 9 a.m. game on Wednesday against the defending stare champions, led for more than half the game and took it down to the wire before falling 4237.

Jaydan Denson drives against Roland. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions fall in area

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Chandler’s boys fell a game short of making a repeat trip to the state tournament, falling 56-43 to second-ranked Roland and 48-42 to 9th-ranked Eufaula.The Lions went into the area tournament in the winners’ bracket with a 23-4 and No. 7 ranking, but finished the season with a 23-6 record.

At the Almost-As-Big House

Brian Blansett Staff Column

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

When you walk out of the tunnel and onto the floor of the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City, your first reaction is: Woah! This is a seriously nice venue.It’s bright and shiny and still has that new venue smell. A definite upgrade over The Big House that it replaced.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Above left, Dale girls coach Eric Smith talks to his team during a second-time out in their win over Pawhuska. Photo/Rick Hester Right, the Chandler cheerleaders took on the Eufaula cheer squad in a tug-of-war at the area tournament in Okmulgee and won.

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