Tri-County Herald

Two men arrested for burglary in Davenport

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Burglary charges were filed against two men for an incident in Davenport in mid-July.District Attorney Adam Panter filed one felony count of burglary in the second degree against Raymond George, 60, and Gregory Cobbs, 65, on July 30, according to court documents.George has two previous felony...
All-State games

All-State games

All-State games

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Several area athletes were in action at the Oklahoma Coaches All-State games last week.Right, Memphis Burdine from North Rock Creek drives through some contact during the large school allstate game.Below left, Stroud’s Jacob Beck and coach Josh Presley pose on the sidelines before the football...
Who you gonna call? The landlord...

Who you gonna call? The landlord...

Who you gonna call? The landlord...

Emily Kalka
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
For those who may not remember my column last week, I shared the humorous story of my quirky (and spook-loving) friends who were all disappointed that my house is not haunted.I may have spoken too soon.Now, this very well could be high temps and weak Command Strips.Or it could be a ghost.

Seminole State releases honor roll

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Seminole State College has released its summer honor rolls. The following local students were on the lists.The list includes students who completed six or more credits during the summer term and earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Wellston Board ends municipal tax, no action on fire dept

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wellston’s Town Board held a special meeting on July 28 to discuss the cessation of a municipal sales tax and went into executive session to discuss the employment of seven city employees, including three from the fire department.The Board voted to end the one-half percent sales tax, effective on...
Chandler Band Director Zachary Fisher directs members of the Pride of Chandler marching band through warm-ups at band camp on July 31. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Band Director Zachary Fisher directs members of the Pride of Chandler marching band through warm-ups at band camp on July 31. Photo/Emily Kalka

Marching band season rolls in

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Despite the early hour, the summer heat is intense. The teens out on the field stretch and run laps before taking what will be the first of many water breaks.Already, many have broken a sweat, with red faces and heavy breathing.But this is just a warm-up to get the day started.
Theatre camp puts on Seussical

Theatre camp puts on Seussical

Theatre camp puts on Seussical

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Lincoln County On-Stage has once again teamed up with Chandler Public Schools to put on the annual, summer children’s theatre workshop.
Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Warnetha Mary Simek was born March 9, 1938, in Meeker to Warner and Loretha (Hignite) Pruitt.
Regina J James

Regina J James

Regina J James

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Regina J James (Gina) loved being called Boo, Mom, Gina, Grandma Boo, sister, daughter, friend and the list goes on.After battlingALS Gina left her friends and family peacefully with a smile on her face at 49 years old.
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