Tri-County Herald

Hanging out with King Joffrey

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

In the past, my friends have called me some sort of celebrity magnet, claiming I have run-ins more than the average person. I don’t particularly believe this. When I list them out, it’s not actually that many.

Smoke rises from a field after fire departments extinguished a grass fire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Photo/Emily Kalka

Woman charged with 2nd deg arson

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

A woman has been charged with two felony counts and one misdeam- enor count following a fire near Kendrick on Aug. 20.Sarha Nichole Kilgore, 37, was charged with one felony county of arson in the third degree, one felony count of endangering human life during arson and one misdeamenor county of...

Kicks on Rt. 66

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The cast of Lincoln County On-Stage’s upcoming production “Route 66” are ready to take audiences on a journey down the Mother Road.

Albert Ashwood Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler resident recalls time at Ground Zero

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Most Americans can recall at the drop of a hat what they were doing and where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.Some of us were in classrooms, watching the horror play out on a TV screen. Some were at work or driving to work. Or at home.Albert Ashwood was sitting in his office, like many others.

District 23 DA submits resignation letter

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

District 23 District Attorney Adam Panter submitted his resignation, effective Sept. 30.In a letter of resignation to Gov. Kevin Stitt, Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak and Executive Coordinator Kathryn Brewer of the Oklahoma District Attorney’s Council, Panter said that due to circumstances...

Prague tiny cheerleaders wait to take the field and perform at halftime of the Red Devils’ football opener Friday night. Pictured are Layla Beyer, Emma Snyder, Hazel Forneris, Jayla Strickland, Avery Grounds, Scarlet Davenport, Iris Sedlacek, Bonnie Hinkle and Ava Ross. They ranged from kindergarten through second grade. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cheering on the home team

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Janet Lee Stinson

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Janet Lee Stinson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded byherfamilyonAugust 26, 2026.

Stroud City Council takes no action on CM contract

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Stroud City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 27 to discuss the contract of new city manager Jeff Wilbourn, though it ultimately took no action on it at the time.Before going into executive session, the Council listened to several members of the public speak on the issue, with most asking the...

Community event to highlight mental health

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Lincoln County families are invited to attend Unmuted:ANightofCommunity Resources, a free community event taking placeTuesday, September 15, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at McClanahan Park in Chandler The event is designed to make local mental health and community resources more approachable and...

Bridge, Frazier, Smith named Lions of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Madelyn Bridge, Carley Frazier and Blaklei Smith have been named the Lions of the Month for September by the Chandler Lions Club.Madelyn Bridge is the daughterofSarahandDoug Bridge.

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