Tri-County Herald

Meeker man charged with DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A man who resides in Meeker was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol after an incident earlier in March, according to court documents.The felony charge was filed on March 23 by District Attorney Adam Panter against Jacob Levi Walker, 34.
Jett Golightly

Jett Golightly

Wellston FFA students up for state level awards

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Four FFA students from Wellston have received various recognitions from the Oklahoma FFA Association, according to press releases from the organization.Jett Golightly, Hayden Green and Kaden James have been nominated for the State FFA Degree, which is the highest degree of active membership.

Voting tips ahead of election

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
With Election Day approaching on April 7, Lincoln CountyElectionBoard Secretary Dena Jo Bromley has offered important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Man charged with embezzlement

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Emily Kalka Editor ATulsa man was charged with embezzlement over an incidentinvolvingaU-Haul trailer.Darrel E.

Man charged with A&B against officer

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A McLoud man was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and obstructing an officer, according to court documents.Joseph Wade Murdock, 43, was charged on March 24 for an incident that occurred on or about March 20.According to the probable cause affidavit, Dep. Houston Byford and Dep.
Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee

Megan and Knox smile in front of the Seed Library at Chandler Public Library. They picked out pollinator flower seeds based on Juniper’s Butterfly Garden book. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds with planting guides are available to all gardeners at the library. All seeds were donated by Lincoln County Farm Center and Friends of the Library. Photo/Sandy Tharp-Thee

Library at Chandler Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Provisions for incapacitated voters

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6 and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

Football districts announced

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has released the district assignments for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons.Most of the seven football-playing schools in the area will see substantial changes in their districts.
Sophie Young cleared 5 feet, 4 inches at the Tiger Classic Saturday, but didn’t know it at the time. Photo/Beth Young

Sophie Young cleared 5 feet, 4 inches at the Tiger Classic Saturday, but didn’t know it at the time. Photo/Beth Young

Jumping in the dark

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Stroud sophomore Sophie Young had already won the high jump at the Tiger Classic track meet Saturday.She had cleared five feet and her chief competition, Jayden Epperley from Mannford, had gone out at 4-10, so first place was hers.
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