Tri-County Herald

Bethany Descher

Bethany Descher

St. Cloud demolition begins

Work on the demolition of 1214 and 1216 Manvel - known as the St. Cloud buildings - has officially begun as of Feb. 2.

Competency evaluation ordered

A Stroud man who owned an alleged puppy mill will undergo a competency evaluation, putting his criminal case on hold.District Judge Sarah Bridge ordered on Jan. 30 that Jerry Hine, charged with 408 felony counts of animal cruelty, undergo the evaluation.
James Calvin Moser

James Calvin Moser

James Calvin Moser

UnitedStatesNavyChief James Calvin Moser, age 75, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on February 7, 1950, inYuma, Colorado, to Cleo Noel and Mildred Mae (Newland) Moser.
Larry Wayne Durr

Larry Wayne Durr

Larry Wayne Durr

Larry Wayne Durr, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma.LarrywasbornonFebruary 3, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Theodore and Virginia Faye (Holden) Russ. He grew up in Cincinnati, where he graduated from high school.
Gene Tom Curry

Gene Tom Curry

Gene Tom Curry

Gene Tom Curry passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 78 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.He was born on October 24, 1947, to Clarence Conrad “Mex” Curry and Alice Lemieux Curry in Oklahoma City.

Town Talk

Congratulations to Charles Palmer and Cody Paige and their families on the grand re-opening of Stroud’s historic landmark, Skyliner Motel. Sunday was an exciting day for our community as we celebrated their accomplishment. The Skyliner was built and owned by Jack and Lorene Tarter.
Pictured above is Meeker’s basketball homecoming court. Seated, from left, are senior candidates Layla Carter, Kara Casteel, Meadow Spencer, Anna Standlee and Rylee Standlee. Standing, from left, are sophomore escort Brynlee Gatz, freshman escort Hazel Wahpepah and junior escort Raygin Thomas. Homecoming will be Jan. 30th prior to the basketball games with Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett

Pictured above is Meeker’s basketball homecoming court. Seated, from left, are senior candidates Layla Carter, Kara Casteel, Meadow Spencer, Anna Standlee and Rylee Standlee. Standing, from left, are sophomore escort Brynlee Gatz, freshman escort Hazel Wahpepah and junior escort Raygin Thomas. Homecoming will be Jan. 30th prior to the basketball games with Okemah. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker Homecoming

Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

Mattie Hurley at home in FFA

When reflecting on her eighth-grade school year, Mattie Hurley, a freshman FFA member at Meeker High School, is reminded of how much growth has taken place and how many obstacles she has overcome. Living with highfunctioning autism and other medical needs meant being homeschooled until eighth grade.
Effervescent Bethany Descher

Effervescent Bethany Descher

Effervescent Bethany Descher

If you watch Chandler senior Bethany Descher now, you wouldn’t expect that her foray into the arts started in eighth grade.