Tri-County Herald

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Stroud Rural Fire Association will hold its annual meeting on September 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Foster Park Pavilion. Entertainment will be provided by the Redland Country Band. The Association would like to get members more involved. Bring your neighbors and any potential members.

Chandler board hires staff

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Chandler’s Board of Education members this week hired several new personnel and accepted the resignation of another.Chandler School Supt.

Meeker board approves estimate

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement, voted to offer contracts to several people and accepted the resignation of one.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt reported the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs totals $11,422,055.

MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column

Birthday

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about our grandson Liam’s birthday who was turning 7. It had a special significance this year in light of his mother, our daughter Meghan, wouldn’t be there to share it with him.Many of you are aware, I know, that she passed away Aug. 18 from a bout with brain cancer.

Braxton Roberts from Bethel FFA was the recipient of the 2025 Ann “Sis” Gilbert Outstanding Junior at the Fair Award. Pictured from left, are Suzanne Gilbert, past recipient Poppy Robinson, Braxton Roberts and Randy Gilbert.

Pott County Fair award winners

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Hereford: Keelie Utter Tecumseh FFA Limousin: Taycie Baker - Bethel 4H Maine: Boone Gray North Rock Creek 4H Shorthorn: Kimberly Holland - Tecumseh FFA Santa Gertrudis: Emma Bellah - McLoud FFA Commercial: Taycie Baker - Bethel 4H Prospect Steers: Charolais: Katie Haysmer Dale FFA Limousin: Taycie...

Chandler players hoist the BancFirst Historic Route 66 Bedlam Classic trophy after winning the rivalry game with Stroud, 13-8, Friday night. For more on the game and area sports, please see Section C and Page 1D. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions win, 13-8

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Stroud: zoning change nixed

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

A petition to rezone property located at South Hwy 99 and West Elm Street in Stroud from Agriculture to Commercial Highway was denied on Sep. 8 at a public hearing of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.Four members voted against the rezoning, while one abstained.

Mill puppies thriving, adoptable

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

EMILY KALKA Staff WriterDogs and puppies seized during the shutdown of Add Love Pets, LLC, are still available for adoption.Lawrence Depriest, director of operations for the Humane Society of Tulsa, said they still have 235 Maltese in their custody, with 28 of those born in their care.

Lisa Louise Railey

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Lisa Louise Railey, 57, went home to be with her heavenly Father onAugust 31, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1968, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Jerry and Margie (Anderson) Prock. She relocated to Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, in 1978, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Christopher Railey.

Nita Jeffus Talbert

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Nita Jeffus Talbert was born on February 20, 1925, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Daniel Myron Jeffus and Mary Edith (Pace) Jeffus. She was the fourth child of five children. She grew up in a Christian home that believed in God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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