Tri-County Herald

Area softball scores

Agra at Davenport Postponed Davenport at Depew Tournament 1-11 L Prue at Depew Tournament 2-6 L Carney at Mulhall-Orlando 0-17 L at Depew 2-14 L Chandler Morris ** 5-0 W at Kellyville ** 8-3 W Seminole at 66 Conference Tournament 15-2 W Prague at 66 Conference Tournament 8-1 W Stroud at 66...
Above, Bryant “Dez” Finney puts a move on OBA’s Corban Burrell during a first-half kick return. Left, quarterback Chance Buchanan tries to shed OBA’s Harrison Crow during a second-half run. Photos/Brian Blansett

Above, Bryant “Dez” Finney puts a move on OBA’s Corban Burrell during a first-half kick return. Left, quarterback Chance Buchanan tries to shed OBA’s Harrison Crow during a second-half run. Photos/Brian Blansett

Davenport falls in opener

The Davenport High School Bulldogs dropped their football season opener last week at home, losing to Oklahoma Bible Academy 54-8. Davenport’s veteran coach John Greenfield said this week, “We’re trying to get better.
Above, Chandler quarterback Alec Jackson takes off on a run against Heritage Hall. Photo/Mario Holland. Below, NRC’s Caleb Hawkins, left, and Memphis Burdine celebrate a touchdown against Stroud. Photo/Brian Blansett

Above, Chandler quarterback Alec Jackson takes off on a run against Heritage Hall. Photo/Mario Holland. Below, NRC’s Caleb Hawkins, left, and Memphis Burdine celebrate a touchdown against Stroud. Photo/Brian Blansett

Scrimmages

Editorial

Lincoln County Commissioners are addressing what has been termed “An Emergency Medical Services crisis.” They recently voted to create an Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board and appointed the seven members to it. Purpose of that board is to begin addressing the crisis in Lincoln County.
Folks who keep the fair going

Folks who keep the fair going

Folks who keep the fair going

Pottawatomie County’s Free Fair unfolds next week and it’s the 84th year for the event. It would be the 85th, except it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. I’m glad to see some events and exhibits returning like the Big Bass tourney which was started last year and returns again this year.

Town Talk

We have another new business on Main Street. Dell and Jenni Sparger recently purchased the RV Park and Pawn Shop on Route 66 just west of Stroud. After the purchase they decided to move the Pawn Shop to downtown Stroud. It is in the building that was formerly the Sisters Consignment Store.
Interesting people

Interesting people

Interesting people

I’ve gotten to meet a few interesting people in my time. Sat on a plane one day next to Bob Richards, the Vaulting Parson, whose visage graced Wheaties cereal boxes when I was a kid. He was in 70s at the time and pleased beyond measure that I recognized him.

Full week of area football

All six area football teams are in action Friday, with two Lincoln County rivalries headlining the schedule. Chandler visits Stroud for a 7 p.m. kickoff and Prague motors west on Highway 62 to face ancient rival Meeker at 7.