Tri-County Herald

A rendering of what the future Stroud Fire Station could look like. Photo/Jordy n Charkowski

A rendering of what the future Stroud Fire Station could look like. Photo/Jordy n Charkowski

Stroud Council votes to hire Wilbourn as city manager

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Stroud City Council voted to hire Jeff Wilbourn, current Meeker town administrator, as the new city manager at its regular meeting on Aug. 13.The Council went into executive session for about an hour to an hour and a half, according to current City Manager Bob Pearman, before coming back into...

Meeker Trustees issue written warning for chief

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Meeker Board of Trustees voted to issue a written warning to the Meeker police chief over an incident involving a police officer-in-training at the library during its regular meeting on Aug. 17.Executive session was listed on the agenda to discuss the possible discipline, demotion, suspension...
Scout Danyell LaNoue

Scout Danyell LaNoue

Scout Danyell LaNoue

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Scout Danyell LaNoue, beloved infant daughter of JustinTaylor Scott and Hillary Danyell (Harris) LaNoue, was born, and peacefully passed from this life, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Though her time with her family was far too short, Scout was deeply loved and eagerly anticipated.

Davenport School Board

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Davenport School Board passed raises in cafeteria prices, the state minimum teacher salary schedule and reapproved the superintendent’s contract at its regular meeting on July 13.Cafeteria prices were set at $2.00 for adult breakfast, $3.00 for adult lunch, $.50 for milk and $1.00 for a bottle...
Libby says it’s a messy hair, tongue-out kind of day. Photo/Angie Stanton

Libby says it’s a messy hair, tongue-out kind of day. Photo/Angie Stanton

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

Bench warrant issued for man facing 6 counts of child sexual abuse

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A bench warrant with a $100,000 bond has been issued for a man facing six counts of child sexual abuse.Little Joe Bueno, 34, was charged with six felony counts of child sexual abuse on July 29 for alleged abuse that took place from around January 2022 to November 2022, when the victim was around 11...
Crews inflate their hot air balloons Friday morning at the Ninth Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation Balloon Fest. The three-day event featured two dozen hot air balloons, balloon rides and entertainment. Photo/Brian Blansett

Crews inflate their hot air balloons Friday morning at the Ninth Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation Balloon Fest. The three-day event featured two dozen hot air balloons, balloon rides and entertainment. Photo/Brian Blansett

Up, Up and Away!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Bench warrant issued for man charged with embezzlement

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A bench warrant with a $25,000 bond was issued for Justin Wesley Walker on July 29 for embezzlement.According to court documents, DistrictAttorneyAdam Panter filed one felony count of embezzlement against Walker, 46, for allegedly fraudulently appropriating $111,153.39 from Bret and Lynne...
Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Wellston school board approves contracts, polices

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
TheWellston School Board approved contracts, policies and personnel decisions at its regular meeting on July 9 and a special meeting on July 23.At the July 9 meeting, the Board approved the US Foods Premier Agreement with Edmond Public Schools Extension, the Hiland Dairy bid and the Courseware...
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