Tri-County Herald

Beta Sigma Phi meets

Summer break is over and on August 26th Beta Sigma Phi sisters gathered to catch up, enjoy some delicious food, exchange secret sister gifts and go over the new year to come. Members were also blessed with the opportunity to welcome new sister, Nancy Stephenson, into the chapter.

Meeker FFA attends COLT conference

Meeker FFA Chapter Officers recently attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference, held at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma. This year’s conference carried the theme “Take Aim”, encouraging FFA leaders to focus on their goals in leadership.
Blaklei Smith was crowned queen of Chandler’s 2025 Homecoming Friday night before the footall game with Clinton. She is a junior and was escorted by Clayton Ritchie, left, and Sam Hall. Photo/Brian Blansett

Blaklei Smith was crowned queen of Chandler’s 2025 Homecoming Friday night before the footall game with Clinton. She is a junior and was escorted by Clayton Ritchie, left, and Sam Hall. Photo/Brian Blansett

Homecoming

Former substitute teacher found dead in home

A substitute teacher under investigation was found deceased in his home late morning on Sept. 18.The medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of death, said Chandler Police Chief Matt Mattheyer.

Kirby to retire as court clerk

Lincoln County commissioners this week acknowledged the retirement letter from longtime County Court Clerk Cindy Kirby who is retiring effective Oct. 31 this year.Kirby, in briefly addressing the commissioners, told them, “After 21 years, it’s time.
Mack Lauren “Mike” Braziel III

Mack Lauren “Mike” Braziel III

Mack Lauren “Mike” Braziel III

Mack Lauren “Mike” BrazielIII,79,ofWellston, Oklahoma, passed peacefully at his home on September 20, 2025.He was born on July 12, 1946, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Mack Lauren Braziel Jr. and Viola Mae (Tunnell) Braziel.Growing up in Perkins, Oklahoma, he was known by his classmates as“Mike.
Jerry Randall Rickner

Jerry Randall Rickner

Jerry Randall Rickner

Jerry Randall Rickner, 83, a longtime resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.Jerry was born at home on March 9, 1942, in Oilton, Oklahoma, to Russell and Blanche (Adams) Rickner.
Geneva Lou Keef

Geneva Lou Keef

Geneva Lou Keef

GenevaLouKeef,longtime Chandler, Oklahoma resident, was born on November 7, 1943, and departed this life on September 19, 2025, in Chandler, OK, at home, at the age of 81 years.Geneva was the daughter of Arthur D. and Luceal (Brown) Danker.

Students awarded OSU scholarships

Three students from Lincoln County were awarded scholarships from the Ferguson College of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University for the 2025-26 academic year on Sept. 2, according to a press release from the university.
Emma Mascho

Emma Mascho

September Rotarians announced

Emma Mascho and Shailey Penn have been named Rotarians of the Month for September.Emma Mascho is the daughter of Tim and Mary Mascho. She plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma to obtain a degree in nursing.