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A delay in postal service last week resulted in The Purcell Register not being delivered in a timely fashion to Washington, Newcastle and Blanchard. Oklahoma City Manager for Customer Relations … more
Races for office have developed in Wayne, Dibble and Washington for school board positions. In Wayne, Matt Murray and Dan Shephard will square off in April. Likewise, Anthony Tony Brennan and … more
Alert law enforcement work turned a routine warrant execution  into the busting of an illegal marijuana grow operation in a facility in Blanchard December 7. McClain County Deputies were … more
Purcell Police were forced to use pepper spray to subdue a belligerent suspect after a rollover accident on Carl Stokes Road and SH 74 December 7. Police were called to the scene where a white … more
A reported EF2 tornado ripped through parts of Wayne early Tuesday morning destroying at least one house and knocking out power to the entire town.The twister touched down around 5:30 a.m. just east … more
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 November 24-30, … more
Look for top horse and rider teams to turn in some fast times Sunday, December 11, at the McClain County Fairgrounds. The annual barrel race competition hosted by Indian Territory Roundup Club … more
Judge Lee Schilling presided over a preliminary last week for Steven Moody, charged with murder in the first degree with deliberate intent in the death of his wife, Margarita Moody. At the … more
The second annual Washington Christmas Parade will take place this Saturday, December 10, starting at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Washington Masonic Lodge, the evening will also include a $10 BBQ … more
Editor’s note: Answering  The Purcell Register’s five questions this week is Assistant District Attorney Lesley March. Q: Did you always want to be an attorney? A: Yes.  … more
Purcell’s City Council had a very busy and lengthy regular December meeting Monday night at the Purcell Police Service Building. Police Chief Bobby Elmore said the department received a … more
After a short, high-speed pursuit last Friday afternoon McClain County Sheriff’s Deputies cornered a fleeing suspect in a commercial building south of Dibble. David Keller was wanted in … more
Tonight’s the night. Thursday night in downtown Purcell will be the place to be when he annual holiday parade returns. Theme of this year’s parade is “Anything … more
Purcell Junior High Principal Carol Testa was pleased last week with the latest report card from the Oklahoma State Department of Education. In 2019 PJH’s overall grade was a … more
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 November 17-23, … more
A steady to sometimes heavy rain all day Saturday dumped 1.1” of rain in central Oklahoma. The much-needed moisture hiked the total in Purcell to 35.25” for the year. The normal … more
Editor’s note: Answering  The Purcell Register’s five questions this week is Santa Claus. Q: Are you real? A: Ho! Ho! Ho! Of course I am real. Why would you even ask such a … more
The annual holiday parade returns to downtown Purcell on December 8. Theme of this year’s parade is “Anything Christmas!” According to Elisabeth Baker, the keeper of all … more
An official ribbon cutting was held last Wednesday for the opening of the 2022 Lights From the Heart. The impressive display will be open through New Year’s Eve. more
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 November 10-16, … more
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