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City to buy new police units
In its regular July meeting Monday at the Community Room of the Police Service Building the city council voted to purchase three vehicles for the Purcell Police Department. The council, minus … more
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Volunteers from Landmark Church spent a combined two weeks in Belize building a church and sharing the gospel with locals.
Landmark Church members return from Belize mission trip
Members of Landmark Church returned from their mission trip in Belize this past week after two weeks of work where they helped build a new church for local villagers. “Our church actually … more
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At least 18 big rig operators came to Purcell Friday to pay tribute to their fellow trucker Randy Rolin who was laid to rest after being killed in a Texas tornado June 21. The trucks lined up on Lester Lane and were front-to-back stretching for three blocks.
Rolin among those killed in Texas twister
Four people were killed in the EF3 tornado that leveled much of Matador, Texas June 21, but they weren’t all from Texas. Purcell native Randy Rolin had pulled his rig into a truck stop … more
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United States Senator James Lankford answers questions at a town hall meeting Monday as, from left, Renee Barber, Chris Wright and Jay Tate listen.
Lankford here Monday
Oklahoma’s senior United States Senator told a gathering of around 30 people at the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Monday afternoon that there are several key issues facing the country … more
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4th celebration on Friday
From food and fireworks to games and basketball, it’s all happening Friday at the Purcell City Lake . … more
Ronald “Keith” Smith, D.D.S.
Ronald “Keith” Smith, D.D.S. passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, after a long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Keith was bom on November 27, 1951 in Poteau, … more
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 July 15-21, 2023. … more
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City of Purcell has new general, emergency alert messaging system
A new messaging system for general and emergency alerts is coming to the City of Purcell. Purcell’s Emergency Management Director Rachael Huey said, “The new system is an easy-to-use … more
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July 4 closings announced
The Purcell Register will be closed July 4 along with city offices in Purcell, Goldsby, Lexington, Washington and Wayne. Banks will be closed along with the McClain County Courthouse, all … more
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Tropical type storm
Last Friday’s deluge dumped 1.5” of rain in the heart of Purcell hiking the season total here for the year to 18.35” compared to Oklahoma City with 18.45” in the bucket. … more
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McClain County Deputies Damon Slabaugh (left) and Shane McCraw pose with their K-9 partners Ares and Spike.
Dog’s Eye View
The use of K-9s by the McClain County Sheriff’s office has given a pair of deputies unique perspectives on policing with a four-legged partner. Ares is a Belgian Malinois raised overseas … more
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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 June 8-14, 2023. … more
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Polling place change
The polling place for Precinct 440007 has changed, Karen Haley, Secretary of the McClain County Election Board announced. Voters in Precinct 440007 formerly voted at Unity Missionary Baptist … more
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June 23 deadline for filing
Oklahomans affected by the April 19-20 straight-line winds, tornadoes and severe weather have received more than $2 million from FEMA. However, time is running out for survivors to apply for … more
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Winners of last Saturday’s Jimmy Criswell Memorial Car Show from left, Harold Ham, Best of Show with his ‘64 Chevy C-10 pickup, Dennis Mitchell, Best Interior with his ‘55 Chevy Bel Air, Missi Webb, Best Car with her ‘66 Chevy Corvette, Show Benefactor Jana Selman, Tim Albert, Best Truck with his ‘54 Chevy pickup and the family, Larrie Criswell, Brandon Criswell and Aaron Criswell.
Successful Criswell car show
The Criswell family put on the Third Annual Jimmy Criswell Memorial Car Show last Saturday at the Purcell City Lake. Since losing Jimmy Criswell in 2021, the Criswell family has carried on his … more
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Deadly accident
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports a 20-year-old Wayne man was killed in a one vehicle accident in Payne June 17. The OHP said Jason Layne Hoskins died when his 2019 Chevrolet Trax veered off … more
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Sheriff Deputy Shane McCraw and his drug dog, Spike, took 20,000 fentanyl pills out of circulation after a traffic stop last week.
20,000 fentanyl pills seized here
A routine traffic stop by McClain County Sheriff Deputy Shane McCraw early last week turned out to be big bust of illegal oxycodone pills. The white Jeep was pulled over for a traffic violation … more
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Seeing Red
Nearly two years removed from their last meeting, Purcell alumni will come together for another reunion this Saturday at Purcell High School. “We’ve done so many different things in … more
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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 June 1-7, 2023. … more
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Wayne man not hurt in accident
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a 56-year-old Wayne man was involved in a three vehicle accident on I-40 June 7. The Patrol said Zu Huang of Wayne was not injured when his 2019 Toyota … more
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