Tri-County Herald

The one with the holes

The one with the holes

The one with the holes

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
One spring, not long after we had moved to the country house, my dad had the grand idea to plant a forest of pine trees along our quarter-mile driveway.
Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Firefighters work to put out a hay bale at a large grassfire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Seven fire departments responded to the call. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire conditions continue heating up under burn ban

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The high heat and little to no rain over the past several weeks have exacerbated the fire situation in Lincoln County.Fire departments and Emergency Management have recorded an increase in fire calls compared to previous years.The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a burn ban last Wednesday.

Frisbies waive speedy trial, continued to Dec.

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A Prague couple facing over 40 felony charges between them related to child sexual abuse and physical abuse have waived their rights to a speedy trial.Kimberly Ann Frisbie, 51, stood before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Aug. 25 and waived her right to a speedy trial.
Showtime at the county fair

Showtime at the county fair

Showtime at the county fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Dozens of participants took part in this years 2026 Lincoln County Fall Fair.Folks from all over showed pigs, goats, cows and sheep, among other events throughout the week.
Juanita Louise Evans

Juanita Louise Evans

Juanita Louise Evans

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Juanita Louise Evans was born May 31,1940, in Perkins, Oklahoma, to JohnH. Oliver and Anna Ellen O’Donnell.
Scotty Michael Clark

Scotty Michael Clark

Scotty Michael Clark

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Scotty Michael Clark was bom January 14, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to John and Marie (Scott) Clark. He passed away on August 20,2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of 73.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 40 years, Darla, two brothers and a sister.
Theodore Laurence 'Ted' Kalka

Theodore Laurence 'Ted' Kalka

Theodore Laurence 'Ted' Kalka

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
October 21, 1939-August 22, 2026 Theodore Laurence “Ted” Kalka, 86, was bom October 21, 1939, to John and Mary Kalka of Agra, Oklahoma, and passed away on August 22, 2026.On August 29, 1959, Ted married the love of his life, Marilyn Kay Allen.
Phyllis 'Earlene' Nicholson

Phyllis 'Earlene' Nicholson

Phyllis 'Earlene' Nicholson

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Phyllis “Earlene” Nicholson, of Little River, Kansas, and formerly of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on August 5,2026, at Rice Community Hospital in Lyons, Kansas, at the age of 85.Earlene was bom on August 2, 1941, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Earl and Effie (Mefford) Hopkins.
Runner

Runner

Runner

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Stroud pre-K runner Swayzie Powell nears the finish line at the Stroud Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday morning. Cheering her on are Stroud high school runners Javira Tilton, Brennyn Neeley and Mia Orr. For more on cross country, see C section. Photo/Beth Young
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