Tri-County Herald

Eli Smithey on the medal stand with gold on his chest. Photo/Brian Blansett

Titles for Stroud, Dale, NRC

Brian Blansett Stafff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Stroud’s Peyton Davis brought home three gold medals and broke two state records last week, headlining an impressive week for area athletes.Davis, a junior, won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes and the 100-meter hurdles, setting new Class 2A records in the 200 and the 100 hurdles.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Last week was the busiest of the year for high school sports, with the slowpitch state tournaments, the state track meets and baseball regionals.Above left, Stroud freshmen Sophie Young brought home the gold medal from the Class 2A meet at Western Heights with a jump of five feet, four inches.

North Rock Creek Principals Chad Brooking (left) and Justin MacDonald (right) smile with Charity Hobbs at the Oklahoma Capitol building after presenting her award.

NRC teacher wins national award

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Staff writerBRADLEY JAGER North Rock Creek High School’s Charity Hobbs has received the prestigious 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K–12 STEM educators.“I was very humbled and honored, very excited.

Cars and trucks splash through flooded Econtuchka Road north of the North Canadian River in Pott County. The nearby bridge and road were

April showers brought more than May flowers

Bradley Jager Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

After Last month’s heavy downpours roads and bridges are reopening across the county. Nearly 12 inches of rain fell across Chandler and the surrounding areas of Lincoln County, leading to widespread road closures, bridge shutdowns, and potential waterlogged farmland.

New York Times Best Selling Author Chris Enss recently visited Chandler to promote her new book “Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him.” Photo/Emily Kalka

Tilghman author to visit

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Oklahoma is full of colorful stories from the past, whether it’s outlaws like the Doolin Gang or the Dalton brothers, or Wild West shows.One of the most famous historical Oklahomans, hands down, is lawman Bill Tilghman. Most learn about his days as a U.S.

Rape charges

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A Meeker man is facing rape charges following his arrest by Lincoln County law enforcement officers.Two charges of first degree rape by force or fear were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr. 28, 2025 against Christopher Eugene Stone, 42.

Weekend

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A couple of weeks ago early one Sunday morning, my wife Pat decided it was time to go buy flowers so she could plant them whenever she was ready.My role is helping to go and pick up the flowers, the potting soil and whatever else she thinks she needs.

Life-changing pranks

Bradley Jager Staff Column

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

It’s the fall of 2011 and my third grade teacher is fearfully ducking for cover.In the middle of the classroom, taking his battle stance, ready to take on the world, was an angry and unstable eight year old Bradley.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Upcoming community events include Stroud Clothing Ministry Thursday May 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West Highway 66, Stroud FFA banquet Thursday May 15th at 6:00 p.m., Kindergarten graduation Friday May 16th High School Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m.

Guilty pleas on four sex counts

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has pleaded innocent and previously was scheduled for trial, has has changed his plea to a guilty blind plea.A sentencing date ahs been scheduled.

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