Tri-County Herald

Speedy trial waived in porn case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A Chandler man who reportedly secured a job with Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs in Tecumseh and is facing five felonies related to alleged crimes dealing with child pornography and who pleaded innocent has waived a speedy trial.

Driver pleads no contest inWellston crash

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A driver from Shawnee facing a felony count and a misdemeanor charge following a two-vehicle personal injury traffic collision at U.S. 177 and Highway 66 near Wellston has entered a blind no contest plea and her sentencing has been scheduled.

DEAR - elementary reading for fun

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

While reading is a fundamental skill that is taught at schools, some elementary schools in the area are hoping to encourage students to enjoy reading for fun.James Wells, principal at Parkview Elementary School in Stroud, said the school starts every morning with Drop Every And Read (DEAR).

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Weeks honored with FFA national awards

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Blake Weeks, a dedicated member of Meeker FFA, has achieved one of the highest honors in the organization by being named an American FFA Degree recipient.He will be recognized for his achievement during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October.

Senior Javarious Wade takes off on a long run during the Lions’ scrimmage against McLoud. Photo/Brian Blansett

Football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Chandler looks to follow up last year’s 8-4 record with another trip to the playoffs under head coach Jack Gray.The Lions will replace three starters on each side of the ball.Key games:- Sep. 5 season opener with ancient rival Stroud.- Oct.

Softball

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Lady Lions are shooting for their second straight trip to the state tournament, and started the season like they’ll make it.Through games of Sep. 27, they were 9-1 and have rung up seven shutouts.

Junior Rhett Haley rounds a curve at Stroud during the Lions’ first cross country meet of the year. He ran 10:37.3 to finish seventh and lead the Chandler boys. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cross country

Girls

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

GirlsMadelyn Bridge, Jr.Skye Buchanan, Fr.Victoria Lail-Sanders, Jr. Lexi Ledford, Fr.Lexi Martzall, Sr.Amelia Riggin, Fr.Kinzey Wilkerson, Fr.BoysJensen Araujo Fr.Rhett Haley, Jr.Jackson Lail, Fr.Joen McReynolds, Fr. Mark O’keefe, Sr.Derek Perkins, Sr.Cooper Snovel, Sr.Managers:Brady Araujo, r.

Senior Jacob Beck, one of Stroud’s key offensive weapons, takes off for a touchdown run in the Tigers’ scrimmage with Mannford. Photo/Brian Blansett

Football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Tigers will break in some key new people this year, but look to make a fourth consecutive run deep into the playoffs.Last year, they peeled off 12 straight wins before falling to 14-6 to Davis in the Class 2A small division semifinals.Key games:- Sep.

Shortstop Miyah Clark gets a forceout at second base during the Lady Tigers’ game against Muskogee in the Cushing tournament. Photo/Brian Blansett

Softball

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Memers of the Stroud girls cross country team take off with the gun at the Stroud meet earlier this season. Pictured at Jordyn Neely (9375), Laney Manion (9377), Sophie Young (9376) and Jaelyn Ashpaugh (9374). Photo/Beth Young

Cross country

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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