Tri-County Herald

Election Day Preparation

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
From the Lincoln County Election BoardPolls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, for the Primary Election and City of Prague Special Election.

Emergency incapacity ballots available June 15

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after the deadline to request an absentee ballot and cannot make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

Candidate filing begins for Carney special election

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Candidate filing for the Carney Public Schools Board of Education Special Election for an unexpired term begins on Wednesday, June 17, according to the Lincoln County Election Board.Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following office: Carney School District, Office No. 3.
Aubree Ackerman Rhone Arballo Brailyn Dervin Tegan Fine Kailee Juarez Olivia LeMaster Mia Moore Brennyn Neeley Jordyn Neeley Amelia Orr Echo Rakosky Jas’Lynn Rhodd Jiovanni Spencer Sophie Young

Aubree Ackerman Rhone Arballo Brailyn Dervin Tegan Fine Kailee Juarez Olivia LeMaster Mia Moore Brennyn Neeley Jordyn Neeley Amelia Orr Echo Rakosky Jas’Lynn Rhodd Jiovanni Spencer Sophie Young

Stroud art students create Route 66 mural on AirBnB

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Stroud art students were hard at work helping to jazz up an AirBnB on Route 66. The mural was designed by Art I and Art II students Brennyn Neeley and Jackson Mitchell, though several more students helped with bringing it to life. Work was completed on May 12.
Bryce Pearcy, a senior at Meeker High School, attended Oklahoma Boys State May 23–30 at Rogers State University in Claremore. Bryce is pictured with his grandfather, Danny Lowe, who attended Boys State at Oklahoma State University in 1971. Bryce is the son of Brent and DeLayna Pearcy of Meeker. He is the grandson of Danny and Debbie Lowe of Meeker and Charles and Sherry Pearcy of Choctaw.

Bryce Pearcy, a senior at Meeker High School, attended Oklahoma Boys State May 23–30 at Rogers State University in Claremore. Bryce is pictured with his grandfather, Danny Lowe, who attended Boys State at Oklahoma State University in 1971. Bryce is the son of Brent and DeLayna Pearcy of Meeker. He is the grandson of Danny and Debbie Lowe of Meeker and Charles and Sherry Pearcy of Choctaw.

Dedication for Nat’l Guard sign

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
An unveiling is being held for the new Oklahoma National Guard Heritage Trail sign on June 13. The sign will be located northeast of Tilghman Park and will have photos and text describing what the State Camp, Maneuver Grounds and Rifle Range looked like in 1909. The unveiling will be held at 11 a.m.

LCOS brings back Same Sky

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Lincoln County On-Stage is bringing back its annual Same Sky Storytelling Series with The Invisible Edition on June 20, according to a press release.This year’s program features stories of common ground from Zac Fisher, Esther Kerr and PaulVassar.
Venders, visitors and members of the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce gather at the ribbon-cutting for the Chandler Farmers Market on June 6. The market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Eighth Street next to the courthouse. Photo/Emily Kalka

Venders, visitors and members of the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce gather at the ribbon-cutting for the Chandler Farmers Market on June 6. The market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Eighth Street next to the courthouse. Photo/Emily Kalka

Venders

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Woman charged with exploiting elderly

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A bench warrant has been issued for a Stroud woman for one felony count of the exploitation of an elderly person.District Attorney Adam Panter filed the charge on May 12 against Mary Samantha Vineyard, 42, of Stroud.

Harrah woman charged with DUI

Emily Kalka Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A Harrah woman was charged with driving under the influence and obstructing an officer after a one-car collision, according to court documents.
Chandler grad Kennedy Allen winds up a pitch for the middle school all state game

Chandler grad Kennedy Allen winds up a pitch for the middle school all state game

Fastpitch All-State

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The top high school fastpitch softball players in the state gathered last weekend for one last round of games at the Oklahoma Fast-pitch Coaches Assocation (OHSFSCA)
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