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Music festival September 28

Music lovers are in for a treat September 28 when the Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival kicks off in downtown Purcell. The event starts at 11 a.m. featuring local Oklahoma musical artists Red …

Beware of scams

The McClain County Sheriff’s Department has received reports of citizens being scammed by phone. “Someone calls a citizen claiming to be with the sheriff’s office and that they …

Wetter than usual

To close out a much wetter August than usual 2.5” was recorded in Purcell over the weekend. Normally August has from 2.5” of rain or less. This year 8.65” was recorded in …

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 August 22-28, 2024. …

Recount petition filed

Mike Whaley, of Blanchard, candidate for Republican State House District 20, has filed a petition challenging the results of the Primary Runoff Election held August 27. The preliminary results of the …

Free Fair September 5, 6, 7

The annual McClain County Free Fair kicks off Thursday for a three day run that includes fun for the entire family. New to the event this year is a rodeo both Friday and Saturday nights starting …

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 Dragons open with Lindsay
Purcell Head Coach Aaron Dillard liked what he saw from quarterback Deaken Dobbins in last week’s scrimmage with Harrah and Bethel. He was also impressed with his defensive line. …
Lex shuts out ECP
Lexington put its best foot forward in their season opener against Elmore City-Pernell. The Bulldogs played four quarters of in your face football and shut out the Badgers, 34-0. The stingy …
Washington freshman Creed Barrett (10) points out a man for senior tight end Nate Roberts (9) to block during the Warriors’ 46-3 win over CCS. Barrett was 10-13 for 186 yards passing and three touchdowns. Roberts caught all three touchdown passes and finished with 98 yards receiving.
Warriors open with victory
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Wayne opens season with W
The Wayne Bulldogs defeated Crooked Oak 35-14 to start their season off on the right foot. Wayne got on the board with a 44-yard pass from senior signal caller Jaxon Dill to junior Max McGlory. …
Washington senior Olivia Palumbo prepares to send a pitch home for the Warriors. Washington sits atop District 3A-4 with a perfect 8-0 record.
Light week for Warrior softball
After a torrid two-week span of games, the Washington fast-pitch softball team took a bit of a breather last week. Their August 30 game against Stuart was cancelled and it allowed the Warriors …
Purcell senior Hadleigh Harp (2) beats the throw home much to Hannah Whitaker’s (8) amazement during the Dragons’ 16-1 win over Dickson.
Dragons maul Wildcats twice
Purcell sacked up a pair of district victories at Madill last Tuesday and elected not to play in the Lindsay Festival August 29. The Dragons wore out Madill 19-3 and 18-4 in the district double …

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Obituaries
Funeral services for Greg Jones, 67, of Lexington were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at the Lexington Cemetery under the direction of …
Mary Frances Fellows Henke died August 26, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 77 years 6 months 29 days. Mary will be inurned at the Fayetteville National Cemetery Columbarium with her late …
Joe Ray Mantooth died August 27, 2024, in Purcell at the age of 68 years 4 days. Memorial Services were held Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, entrusted to the care of …
Andy Lucas passed away on August 20th, 2024, after a long battle with lung disease. He died peacefully at home at the age of 78, with loving family by his side. Born on August 14, 1946, at Saint …
A Celebration of Life for Katie Shea, 78, of Lexington will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be under the direction of the …

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Do you recall the time OU played in the Rose Bowl and long-time play-by-play announcer Keith Jackson refused to call the game? At the time he said he wouldn’t call the game if it …
Happy birthday to Kesha Montgomery, Angie Wren, Charles Dawson, Rex Umber, Navoy Skinner, Gerardo Franco, Don Goldsby, Evangelina Luna, Connie Chaples, Tyler Clark, Vanessa Linares, Susan Warren, …
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When you are out and about driving take notice of the color of the yards around your town. It looks more like it’s May than August. In many areas it’s as green as Ireland and …
Happy birthday to Laura Harris, Judge Charles Gray, Bernita Wilson, Lynn McCurdy, Walter Belfiore, Stan Gralla, Matthew Keeler, Aron Cruz, Emanuel Escobedo, Jesus Cruz, Kenny Hardesty and Alexandra …
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Voters who live in the Purcell School District have a chance to potentially save lives with a yes vote Tuesday for a $19.465 million school bond issue. Included in the bond will be a new Ag …

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