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Man of many hats at Wayne

Chance Sharp leads a very busy coaching schedule in addition to his teaching and occasional bus driving duties.
Chance Sharp is a man who wears many hats with respect to Wayne School and its athletic programs. Initially hired as a custodian for four years by then superintendent Zack Powell, Sharp worked …
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Baca not guilty

Former Purcell Police officer Jason Baca was found not guilty of sexual battery by a jury in McClain County District Court on Tuesday. The jury consisted of nine men and three women and …

Mashburn report out for review

The annual report from District 21 District Attorney Greg Mashburn is now available to inform community members on the work of his office. It’s work the office does to keep you and your …

I-35 ramp closings

Traveling southbound on I-35 from Purcell to Ardmore was congested Wednesday and will be for much of the month of March. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) said off-ramps on I-35 …

Board of Education recognizes students

Several English students of Angie Wren’s seventh grade class that participated in the Oklahoma Council of Teachers of English Writing Contest were honored at Monday’s regular monthly …

Ada man critically injured

An Ada man was admitted in critical condition at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City after a two-vehicle accident on I-35 at mile marker 100.5 last Saturday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said …

Courthouse News

The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in McClain County District Court between February 29-March 6, 2024. …
Sports
Warrior baseball begins defense of State title
After winning back-to-back titles and solidifying their place as one of the state’s best baseball programs, Washington is back to the grind. As they begin this season in search of State …
Wayne senior Jordynn Debaets pops up after making it safely to third base during the Bulldogs’ 12-0 win over CCS. Debaets was 3-3 with four RBIs in the win.
Lady Bulldogs sit at 5-0
The Wayne Lady Bulldogs were in Bray on Monday where they picked up two wins, moving their season record to 5-0. They beat Bray-Doyle 15-6 and Central 15-9. Bray-Doyle It was an …
Bulldogs hosting tourney
Wayne picked up their seventh win on Monday with a 14-1 victory over Springer. “Duke Moore was on the mound for us. He pitched well – just around 50 pitches,” said head coach …
Purcell senior Colt Taylor studies the green before attempting a putt during the Purcell Invitational golf tournament at Brent Bruehl Golf Course. Taylor shot 106.
Purcell golf opens season
Purcell’s golf teams opened the 2024 season, hosting the Purcell Invitational at Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course. The team shot 384. Junior Hudson Cook shot a team-best 88, followed …
Warrior golf in action
The Washington golf team opened the season at the Purcell Invitational, shooting a team score of 367. …
Dragons needing offense
Purcell’s bats were fairly quiet in a pair of shutout losses last week to Chickasha and Dibble. Junior Boston Knowles had hits in both games. Cooper Selman had a double in the Dibble game …
Calendar of events
Obituaries
The family of Sherry Johnson Clark, 81, of Purcell honored her Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the White Cemetery near Gore, Okla. Services were under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home in …
Florine V. Weatherford Gilbert died surrounded by family on March 10, 2024, in Wanette, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years 4 months 5 days. A private family service will be held at a later date, …
Clyde Lee McAfee, better known as (Peanut), was born December 18, 1953 to Donald R. McAfee and Jacquetta (Bonner) McAfee and passed away peacefully at his home in Temple, Texas, on Monday, February …
A 12-person McClain County jury found Dennis Michael Campbell not guilty of rape by instrumentation Friday. Association District Judge Charles Gray presided over the six man, six woman jury. …
Gail Ann Crawford died peacefully surrounded by her family and friends February 27, 2024, in Wanette at the age of 73 years 5 months 21 days. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2, 2024, at …
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Opinion
I haven’t heard of one person who is kicking up their heels about changing the clocks and losing an hour of sleep. With it almost unanimous that folks are tired of changing their clocks …
Happy birthday to my daughter-in-law, Emily Montgomery of Purcell. Emily celebrates her birthday Monday, March 18. *** Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate like you’re a …
Purcell and this entire area has been blessed for the past several decades to have had the services of Dr. Bryan Dye and Dr. Rick Schmidt. Schmidt has practiced here for the past 37 years while …
Daylight Saving Time is March 10! Time to spring forward. Mark your calendar now and don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed Saturday night, March 9. *** …
Fourth District Congressman Tom Cole was the featured speaker at last week’s Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Goldsby Town Hall. Among the things he brought to the …
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