Tri-County Herald

Barrel racers qualify for Vegas

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Two Chandler junior high students have qualified to compete in the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship in barrel racing from Dec. 6-13 in Las Vegas. Seventh grader Marley Miller, 12, and eighth grader Dilynn Schafer, 13, will set out the first week of December to complete.

Blind plea in abuse case

Mike Mccormick

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A Lincoln County resident has waived his right to a jury trial and entered a blind plea of guilty on the day his trial was starting. Brandon Matthew Tarpenning, 40, who deputies say resides in the Harrah area, was first charged in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 30, 2022 with child neglect.

Teachers at Park Road Elementary lead students down the sidewalk during their annual Walk to School event. The walk helps promote wellness and being active. This is the second year the school has participated in the nationwide campaign. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Teachers at Park Road Elementary

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

EMILY KALKA Groups of children bundled up in coats, jackets and sweatshirts gathered in the chilly morning air as the sun slowly rose over Chandler on Thursday morning.

Lincoln County Commissioners meeting

Mike Mccormick

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Lincoln County commissioners this week authorized the Sheriff’s Office to go out for bid on a pre-engineered steel building and approved agreements with an engineering firm for bridges in Districts 1 and 2.

Chandler’s Carson Clagg (26) grinds for some hard yardage against Jones. Also pictured are Caleb Sawatski (8) and Corbin Hollon (88). Photo/Brian Blansett

Jones 57, Lions 28

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Chandler’s path to a district championship took a detour Friday night, as Jones came to town and left with a 57-28 victory. The win left Jones atop District 2A-2 with a 5-0 record and Chandler in second at 4-1.

Tigers 58, Mounds 8

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Stroud’s Tigers scored on their first two offensive plays, led 30-0 with just over six minutes gone in the game and hung half a hundred on Mounds in the first two quarters Thursday night. It was a continuation of the Tigers’ domination of District A-6.

Logan Devereaux gets behind the Luther defender for a long gain in the Bulldogs’ win Friday night. The victory lifted Meeker to a 3-2 record in district and gave them a big leg up for the playoffs. If the Dogs win one of their final two games, they’ll be in the playoffs. If that win is against Crossings Friday night, they probably will finish third and play the second-place team from District 2A-1 on the round in the first round. Photo/Rick Hester

Dogs 50, Luther 28

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Wellston man to prison

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A Wellston man has pleaded no contest to six counts of sex crimes with a minor under 16 and has been handed a state prison term. Gary Wayne Shafer, 68, originally was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 19, 2022 with one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16.

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Problems with phones

Mike Mccormick

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my wife’s mom passing away at the age of 97. As she would have told you, “I’ve had a good life.” She was a walking history book of the city of Shawnee.

Town Talk

Diana Reed

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Stroud’s business district suffered a terrible loss Monday evening when one of its Main Street businesses caught fire. The building did not currently house an operating business but still contained many items from the previous business.

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