Happy birthday to Charles Gray, Shandy Nemeck, Patrick Kozik, Garrett Galyean, Lynn McCurdy, Don Ratliff, Phyllis Bennett, Alvin Jones, Shelly Eubank, Kaisha Mathis, Easton Davis, Mike Williams, Davis Hilgenfeld, Macy Ellis, Grace Goldsby, Tim McGowen, Walter Belfiore, Stan Gralla, Matthew Keller, Laura Harris Rodriguez, Aron Cruz, Emanuel Escobedo, Jesus Cruz and Kenny Hardesty.

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The Purcell Register will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

The office will be open at 8 a.m. Tuesday and regular deadlines of 11 a.m. will apply.

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The 2025 Heart of Oklahoma Football preview magazine is in this week’s issue of The Purcell Register.

The yearly special issue, features Purcell, Washington, Wayne and Lexington football teams.

There are pictures, previews and up-coming game information, each team’s 2025 schedule and more.

Make sure you pick up a copy or two of The Register on August 28 as your team kicks off the 2025 football season!

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, September 5, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Enjoy free coffee and pastries from local business Sassy Sifter and take the opportunity to chat with fellow members of your community!

Coffee and food will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.with foods and dyes!

For more information call 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Creativity Unleashed: Where the Book Garden Grows” Saturday, September 13, in this come-and-go event scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

The program is designed for all ages.

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering the endless possibilities of your creativity.

You will be guided through this program exploring book covers to produce your own work of art.

Supplies will be provided.

For more information call 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival will be held Saturday, September 27, in downtown Purcell.

The first band will perform at 11 a.m. and performers will include The Great Divide, Brother Heywood, Etowah Road, Gary Gibson Bank and Red Dirt Rangers.

The event will also feature food trucks and vendors and admission is free.

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Football season is officially underway! Here’s a good recipe to serve for your tailgating event.

Bacon Cheeseburger Crockpot Dip

1 lb. of ground beef

8 oz. packet of cream cheese, cubed.

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

10 oz. can of diced or chopped tomatoes with green chiles.

6 oz. package of real bacon bits, divided

1 tbsp dried parsley.

Assorted chips

Begin to brown the ground beef. Remove excess liquid and place into a large skillet.

Over low heat, stir in the cheeses, tomatoes along with all their juices. Add bacon bits except for 2 tablespoons (set these aside for garnishing at the end). Mix together well within the skillet until all ingredients are heated well.

Pour the heated mixture into a 2-quart crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours stirring occasionally.

Stir in parsley 1-3 minutes before serving.

Serve & garnish with remaining bacon bits.