Tri-County Herald

Half a century ago...

Half a century ago...

Half a century ago...

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A time capsule almost lost to time has been unearthed in Chandler.Discovered in a forgotten corner of the Public Works department, the capsule was presented to the City Council at its regular meeting on Dec. 9, along with a brick that said to open in 2026.

Another felony for Sparks man

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A Sparks man who already has seven previous felony convictions faces a new felony.Richard William Long, 55, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Dec. 8, 2025 with domestic abuse—assault and battery.Special Judge Emily Mueller set Long’s bond at $1,000 with the condition he have no...
Alexis Fowble - ultimate team player

Alexis Fowble - ultimate team player

Alexis Fowble - ultimate team player

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Alexis Fowble enjoys being part of a team.It’s something the Wellston senior is familiar with -- she plays softball and basketball and is also a cheerleader. She’s also on the track team.

Hearing continued in Meeker embezzle-

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The preliminary hearing for a Meeker couple arrested and charged with embezzling more than $170,000 from a Meeker church they had pastored has been continued until February.

CMA rejects contract amendment

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Chandler Municipal Authority rejected a contract amendment from SRB Engineering for services related to the water treatment plant at their regular meeting on Dec. 9.

Dance state champions

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Three high schools have brought home hardware from the Oklahoma State Dance Team Directors Association (OSDTDA) state championships on Dec. 12 to 14 in Tulsa.Stroud won the state championship in 1A-2A prop and were runners-up in pom and hip-hop, while North Rock Creek won its first-ever state...
Davenport cheerleaders

Davenport cheerleaders

Davenport cheerleaders

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Davenport cheer squad poses for a photo prior to the Bulldogs’ games with Woodland last week.They are: front row, from left, Cali Clark and Charlie Adams; back row, from left, Emy Burrows, Helen Orr and Gabby Murfin.Photo/Brian Blansett
Dale’s Keldan Meely closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before shooting a free throw during the Boomarang Classic at Dale. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Keldan Meely closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before shooting a free throw during the Boomarang Classic at Dale. Photo/Rick Hester

Tournament week

See Box Scores On Page 1d And 2d.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Schools in the south of our coverage area brought home a lot of hardware during the second tournament week of the basketball season.North Rock Creek won the boys and girls brackets at the annual Okemah tournament, Dale won both sides of the Boomarang Classic and the McLoud girls won the...
Chandler sophomore Lizzy Pryor (in red and white) nears a pin against Abigail O’Kelly of Yukon during the Wrestle Like a Girl meet at Cache. Pryor took fourth in her class and McKinley Miller won sixth. See more wrestling photos on Page 3D. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler sophomore Lizzy Pryor (in red and white) nears a pin against Abigail O’Kelly of Yukon during the Wrestle Like a Girl meet at Cache. Pryor took fourth in her class and McKinley Miller won sixth. See more wrestling photos on Page 3D. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Wrestling back in swing

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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