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Generous rain falls
Parts of the Heart of Oklahoma received almost four inches of rain the final two days of 2020 but for the most part missed out on the big snow that fell as far south as Norman.The generous amount of … more
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Coronavirus Vaccine
Online portal now live to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has launched an online portal for Oklahomans to pre-register for their COVID-19 vaccines. Residents who are eligible for the vaccine will be notified … more
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A Purcell resident on her way to the McClain County Health Department where they are administering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only.
COVID vaccines by appointment
COVID-19 vaccines are being administered at the McClain County Health Department by appointment only. When contacted Monday morning staff at the Purcell facility said they were already booked for … more
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McClain County deputies investigated an incident at the 82.5 mile marker in southern McClain County Thursday when witnesses reported two trucks were shot at narrowly missing a truck driver.
Shots fired at trucks on I-35
Lt. Steve McMahan and the McClain County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting on Interstate 35 Thursday morning. Units from the sheriff’s department answered a “shots fired” … more
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One final sermon
Last Sunday’s sermon at Union Hill Baptist Church was the Rev. Barry McConathy’s swan song from the pulpit he occupied for more than 21 years.The 64-year-old pastor retired  from the active … more
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Landy Offolter
There’s a new sheriff in town
Monday morning Landy Offolter will begin Phase 2 of a law enforcement career 42 years in the making.That morning, he will join other McClain County officials in District Judge Leah Edwards’ … more
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COVID-19
Top story won’t go away
Every year at this time we go through the files of the previous 52 weeks trying to decide what the number one story of the year is and the nine or so subsequent top stories of the year.This year the … more
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Kem Scully
5 questions with Kem Scully
Editor’s note: The Purcell Register has introduced a feature in which civic leaders and others will answer five questions. The following were answered by Kem Scully, CEO/CNO at Purcell Municipal … more
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Westbrook gets vaccinations
Westbrook Gardens Community Manager Sally Perry has confirmed 50 residents and staff have been given the Pfizer COVID vaccine.Perry was contacted December 20 and told the team from the Oklahoma State … more
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Tim Smith
It was a ‘God thing’
Call it a God thing, if you will.It’s as good an explanation as you will find.There was the Rev. Dr. Tim Smith, a born and bred Texan, pastoring East Mountain Baptist Church near Longview.It was in … more
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New Year's Closings
The year 2021 will begin with a holiday for many area residents.Friday is New Year’s Day.City offices in Purcell, Lexington, Goldsby, Washington and Wayne will join state and federal offices in … more
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Closings update
A reporter’s error in last week’s Purcell Register said the McClain County Courthouse will be closed December 31.Courthouse officials have confirmed the courthouse will not be closed December 31 … more
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Santa and Reindeer
Just how do reindeer fly?
This really is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Just like the song says. To discern just how wonderful, talk to kids. That’s what The Purcell Register did on a visit to Wayne … more
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John Blue
5 questions with John Blue
Editor’s note: The Purcell Register has introduced a feature in which civic leaders and others will answer five questions. The following were answered by Purcell Parks & Recreation Director … more
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Truck fire closes I-35 Saturday evening
A semi-trailer truck fire in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 closed the highway down for two hours and 14 minutes Saturday evening.Purcell firefighters responded to the fire that was fully … more
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PMH Nurse Marvin Bishop was among the first people in Purcell to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. He and Jill Malaska-Hoskins (not pictured) were the first two recipients at the McClain County Health Department Monday morning. Administering the vaccine was RN Angie Strauderman. Bishop said he will get the second dose in 21 days and then be immune 21 days after that. The health department here received 36 doses all for front line workers.
Council votes for mask request
Purcell’s City Council voted unanimously Monday night to request mask wearing in the corporate limits of Purcell in an effort to battle the spread of COVID-19.It was a special called joint meeting … more
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Holiday season closings
Got that holiday feeling?Maybe a look at closings in the next two weeks will help get you in the mood.The holiday season officially begins Friday for Lexington Schools and Monday for Washington and … more
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Working as a team, Ralph Crampton, Pam Irwin and Danny Irwin fill food baskets for McClain County Operation Christmas.
Charitable changes
Numbers can be a tricky thing.Just ask Peggy Christian, the face of McClain County Operation Christmas.On Friday the holiday charity sent 171 food baskets out the door at the Multi-Purpose Center.Now … more
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Good rain precedes snow
Purcell picked up .9” of rain early Sunday morning before the precipitation turned into snow.The snow fell most all day but there were no accumulations on Purcell City Streets and very little on … more
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School presentations
A trio of special presentations had the attention of Purcell school board members at Monday’s meeting.Carol Testa, the district’s athletic director, shared news of a live-streaming service that … more
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