Tri-County Herald

Tournament Week

Tournament Week

Tournament Week

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The Stroud Lady Tigers, the North Rock Creek boys and the Dale boys and girls harvested championships last week in the first high school basketball tournament week of the week of the year.
High school hoops

High school hoops

High school hoops

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Above, Wellston’s Wylee Terrell (12) defends against Carney’s Ryan Townsend (20) at the Agra tournament on Friday last week. Photo/ Brian Blansett Right, Prague’s Joe Fixico channels the intensity on a layup against Stroud on Tuesday.

Early holiday deadlines

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
We’ll close the Lincoln County News office on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, which are on Mondays this year. Monday holidays also mean we’ll have early deadlines for news, ads, obits and legals for those editions. The deadline for the Dec. 28 and the Jan. 4 editions will be 5 p.m.
Wellston sophomore Kaden James stands with AFR Cooperative Vice President Ryan Plemmons after placing first in the Intermediate AFR/ OFU category at the AFR State Speech Contest. The competition took place in Stillwater on Dec. 2.

Wellston sophomore Kaden James stands with AFR Cooperative Vice President Ryan Plemmons after placing first in the Intermediate AFR/ OFU category at the AFR State Speech Contest. The competition took place in Stillwater on Dec. 2.

Wellston’s James wins contest

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Perseverance is key with Wellston high schooler Kaden James. The sophomore placed first this year in the Intermediate AFR/OFU division at the American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on Dec. 2.

Two die in crash south of Stroud

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A tire blow out on SH 99 south of Stroud in Lincoln County reportedly caused a pickup to go out of control and crash, leading to the death of the driver and his passenger.

Area school board candidate filings

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Candidates for Boards of Education in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties filed Declaration of Candidacies last week. In Lincoln County, those who filed for seats include: Agra, Office No. 4, Trenton Herrmann, wins unopposed. Carney, Office No. 4, Charles Wright, JaNetta Milburn-Barr, Ramona Perry.
Christmas list

Christmas list

Christmas list

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
I am almost finished with my Christmas shopping. Most of the presents are for my kids, grandkids and step-kids and involve pictures of dead presidents, so it’s not quite the accomplishment it seems, but hey. Celebrate life’s accomplishments when you can, right?
MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column

MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column

The greatest generation

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
I was recently reflecting about people in the generation before me. I think of those who are still active and full of life. I also think of the people of that generation who led active lives until they passed away.
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