Tri-County Herald

Stroud Council takes no action on new CM

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Stroud City Council took no action on appointing a new city manager at its regular meeting on Sept. 8.The Council went into executive session to discuss the possible employment, hiring or appointment of Shelly Garrett as city manager. When they came back, they took no action.

County Commissioners extend county burn ban

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Lincoln County Commissioners extended the countywide burn ban for another 14 days at their regular meeting on Sept. 8.Only District 3 and District 2 Commissioners Lee Doolen and Marlon Miller were present for the meeting.The Commissioners also approved a food service agreement for the jail with...

Dawgs romp again

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Davenport’s Bulldogs zoomed past Savanna, 46-0, on Friday to notch their third straight shutout and third straight mercy-rule win.The Dawgs are now 3-0 and face Weleetka this week in a measuringstick game.
Davenport’s Gabby Murfin scoots by the Ripley catcher for a score during the Lady Bulldogs’ 5-4 victory on Tuesday. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport’s Gabby Murfin scoots by the Ripley catcher for a score during the Lady Bulldogs’ 5-4 victory on Tuesday. Photo/Rick Hester

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Week of Sep. 7-12 CarneyFor the week: 1-2. Win over Glencoe (4-3). Losses to Henryetta (13-4) and Okemah (7-6).
Elisha Pelter makes a turn at the Heartland Championship at North Rock Creek. He won the Class 4A boys race with a time of 18:02.18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Elisha Pelter makes a turn at the Heartland Championship at North Rock Creek. He won the Class 4A boys race with a time of 18:02.18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Johnson, Pelter win at NRC

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Prague senior Hailey Johnson and North Rock Creek junior Elisha Pelter cruised to wins at the Heartland Championship at North Rock Creek Saturday morning.Johnson covered the 3200 meter course in 12:36.42 to win by 20 seconds.
The time I took ‘break a leg’ too literally

The time I took ‘break a leg’ too literally

The time I took ‘break a leg’ too literally

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
I have many fond memories of being on stage.There was doing the can-can during rehearsals for“Into the Woods.” Or creating the world’s most annoying laugh for the spring melodrama my senior year at Chandler High School.
Lizzy Pryor of the Chandler color guard keeps her focus intense during the halftime performance at the Chandler-Prague football game Friday night. Chandler won the game, 45-7, and will host Stroud in their annual rivalry game this week and Prague goes to Meeker for their annual Highway 62 showdown. Both games will kick off at 7 p.m. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lizzy Pryor of the Chandler color guard keeps her focus intense during the halftime performance at the Chandler-Prague football game Friday night. Chandler won the game, 45-7, and will host Stroud in their annual rivalry game this week and Prague goes to Meeker for their annual Highway 62 showdown. Both games will kick off at 7 p.m. Photo/Brian Blansett

Eye on the storm

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Wellston and Carney fire departments bring up the end of the funeral procession through Wellston for firefighter Joe Flake on Saturday. First responders from all over the state lined the streets of the town. Photo/Emily Kalka

The Wellston and Carney fire departments bring up the end of the funeral procession through Wellston for firefighter Joe Flake on Saturday. First responders from all over the state lined the streets of the town. Photo/Emily Kalka

Fire departments honor fallen firefighter

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Fire departments and first responders from around the state attended the funeral this weekend for Wellston volunteer firefighter Joe Flake.The departments lined the road leading through downtown Wellston with trucks and personnel, providing one last send-off for Flake as his funeral procession made...
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