Tri-County Herald

Hearing continued in grow house case

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A preliminary hearing has been continued for one of two men charged with an armed grow burglary last October.Christopher Lamar Irving, 38, from Shawnee, was formally charged Nov.
Teachers and staff from East Side Elementary, Park Road Elementary, Chandler Junior High and Chandler High School gather in the cafeteria at Park Road on August 13 for the Back to School Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Not only did they all receive a free breakfast, but they also were entered into a drawing for door prizes. Photo/Emily Kalka

Teachers and staff from East Side Elementary, Park Road Elementary, Chandler Junior High and Chandler High School gather in the cafeteria at Park Road on August 13 for the Back to School Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce. Not only did they all receive a free breakfast, but they also were entered into a drawing for door prizes. Photo/Emily Kalka

Teacher appreciation day

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Hank Quilliams

Hank Quilliams

Hank Quilliams

Brian Blansett Staff Column
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Kindraand Iwentto the exotic reptile show a couple of weeks ago at the Shawnee Expo.It was a generally creepy place, with many people walking around with pythons draped over their shoulders and necks and row upon row of little snakes for sale.But there were some warm fuzzies, too.
Helping a friend in need

Helping a friend in need

Helping a friend in need

Mike Mccormick Staff Column
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The other night I received a call about 8:15 from a good friend. When I asked him how he was doing, he told me, “Not very good.” I could tell he was crying and asked what was wrong.He said his daughter had overdosed on drugs and that he had found her dead earlier in the day.

Good move by Meeker board

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Meeker’s Board of Education took decisive action this week when its members voted unanimously in directing School Supt. Jeff Pruitt not to follow memorandums from the State Department of Education regarding its Bible mandate.In essence, the board told State School Supt.

Sentencing continued for Wellston attorney

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The sentencing for a Wellston attorney who has entered no contest pleas to several felonies has been continued until next month.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Photo/Emily Kalka

U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Photo/Emily Kalka

Mullin: Marijuana grows are state issue, not federal

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Sen. Markwayne Mullin called Oklahoma a perfect storm in terms of illegal marijuana grows. He also said that it is a state issue and the federal government can only step in when asked.Mullin spoke for almost an hour on Aug.
Billy Lee Alexander

Billy Lee Alexander

Billy Lee Alexander

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Billy Lee Alexander was born June 4, 1938, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to Bill and Elizabeth Alexander. He passed away in the early hours of Friday morning, August 9, 2024.
Kenneth Dewayne Toles

Kenneth Dewayne Toles

Kenneth Dewayne Toles

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Kenneth Dewayne Toles was born October 26, 1953 in Noble, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Dorothy Toles. He departed this lifeAugust 7, 2024 at the age of 70 years.Kennethwasbaptized into the Church of the First born at a young age. He enlisted in the United StatesArmy for a short time.
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