Tri-County Herald

CMA receives $5 million loan

The Chandler Municipal Authority has received approval for a $5 million Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for the water treatment plant expansion, according to a press release from OWRB.
Ellie poses in the grass at her new home in Ohio. She was adopted by Sarah Krause, who heard about the Stroud puppy mill pups through a Reddit post. Photo/Sarah Krause

Ellie poses in the grass at her new home in Ohio. She was adopted by Sarah Krause, who heard about the Stroud puppy mill pups through a Reddit post. Photo/Sarah Krause

Stroud puppy mill: New leashes on life

Ellie, full name Element, loves little kids and is super friendly with other small dogs. She follows her sister Mollie (full name Molecule) around. The two Maltese pups like to play with their foster sister, Bougie, a 74-pound Goldendoodle, essentially “tackling” the bigger dog.
Prague sophomore Jocelyn Ward on her way to a second-place finish Saturday at the state cross country meet at North Rock Creek. She ran a 12:03.1 to help lead the Prague team to third place. Runners from Chandler, Stroud, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud competed. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague sophomore Jocelyn Ward on her way to a second-place finish Saturday at the state cross country meet at North Rock Creek. She ran a 12:03.1 to help lead the Prague team to third place. Runners from Chandler, Stroud, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud competed. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Ward second at state, Prague girls take third

Trick-or-treating Friday

Halloween is in the air. Despite the holiday coinciding with home football games, towns in the area are gearing up for their annual trick-or-treat events.The Stroud Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event on Main Street on Friday night.

Trying to fill the gap with SNAP on hold

Every Saturday, God and People’s Pantry is open, come rain or shine. Volunteers arrive early in the morning to make sure the shelves are stocked and everything is ready for the families that come through. Usually, they see anywhere from 20 to 40 clients either families or individual households.

Thomas James Morfeld

Thomas “Tom” James Morfeld, 65, of Tryon, Oklahoma, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, to John and Lilian Morfeld, one of five children raised with strong values and a generous heart.

Larry Don Kalka

Larry Don Kalka died on Sunday, October 26 at 10:26 a.m., at the age of 82. His funeral will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Davenport.
Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton

Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton

Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton

Morene (Moe) Louise Tipton was born May 22, 1946 (for real), in Payson, Oklahoma, to Ray and Matilda Wilson, the seventh of 14 children. She married JimmieCummings Sr. on May 23, 1963.
Ronald Wayne Freeze

Ronald Wayne Freeze

Ronald Wayne Freeze

Ronald Wayne Freeze February 17, 1952 – October 22, 2025 Ronald Wayne Freeze, of Paden, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He wasbornonFebruary17, 1952, in Paden to Bert and Verny Freeze.
Dale M. Broudrick

Dale M. Broudrick

Dale M. Broudrick

Dale M. Broudrick, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. He was born on April 15, 1949, in Shawnee to Melvin and Vera James Broudrick.Dale grew up in Meeker and was a proud 1967 graduate of Meeker High School.