Tri-County Herald

20 years in neglect and abuse cases

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
A Lincoln County resident who waived his right to a jury trial and entered a blind plea of guilty on the day his trial was starting has been sentenced to prison. Brandon Matthew Tarpenning, 40, who deputies said resided in the Harrah area, was first charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec.
North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins lays in a bucket for the Cougars in the area finals last week. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins lays in a bucket for the Cougars in the area finals last week. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

To The Big House

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Three squads from Pott County will be aiming to bring home gold balls from the basketball state tournaments this. The defending state champion Dale girls play at noon Wednesday against Okemah. The two-time defending state champion Dale boys will play Warner at 7:30 p.m.

Sparks man pleads guilty in drug cases

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
A Sparks man facing three drug-related felonies has pleaded not guilty and his case is set for the May felony disposition docket.

Chandler, Stroud choirs win district

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Music is definitely in the air this spring, with the high school choirs at Chandler and Stroud set to compete at the OSSAA state competition. Both recently competed at districts last week. Chandler received superior ratings for their high school and junior high choirs.

Lincoln County Commissioners adopt resolutions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Lincoln County commissioners this week adopted a resolution for the Use Tax Account for 17 fire departments. They also adopted a resolution for funds from the Use Tax Accrued Interest Account to be used towards construction of an Administration Annex when it’s built.
Stroud lineman Peyton Gaylord signed his national letter of intent to play football at Oklahoma Baptist University. Gaylord helped lead the Tigers to an undefeated district season, a 10-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. He is pictured with his father, Clint Gaylord, to his left; head coach Josh Presley, to his right; his mother, Heather Gaylord; Stroud Asst. Coach Tim Hinds and Stroud defensive coordinator Neal Bacon.

Stroud lineman Peyton Gaylord signed his national letter of intent to play football at Oklahoma Baptist University. Gaylord helped lead the Tigers to an undefeated district season, a 10-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. He is pictured with his father, Clint Gaylord, to his left; head coach Josh Presley, to his right; his mother, Heather Gaylord; Stroud Asst. Coach Tim Hinds and Stroud defensive coordinator Neal Bacon.

Gaylord signs letter of intent with OBU

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Prison sentence for Wellston man in neglect

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
One of four persons from Wellston charged last summer with child neglect recently pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to prison. Steven Owen Cohran, 32, was formally charged July 24, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court with child neglect.

Hearings continued in animal cruelty

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Preliminary hearings have been continued for two women from Wellston who were arrested as the result of an animal neglect investigation that began in March of last year and who are facing 49 charges each of animal cruelty.
Cheatin’ Heart

Cheatin’ Heart

Cheatin’ Heart

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
It was Sep. 23, 1952, in a Nashville, Tenn., recording studio. Hank Williams was recording four songs that day for MGM Records, steel guitar player Don Helms remembered. “He said ‘This next song goes like this, and he sang a couple of lines,” Helms said.
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