Happy birthday to Kesha Montgomery, Angie Wren, Rex Umber, Navoy Skinner, Davis Hilgenfeld, Margie Panter, Brian Gantz, Paige Brown, Vernon Brady, Alexandra Waddle, Gerardo Franco, Don Goldsby, Evangelina Luna, Connie Chaples, Tyler Clark, Vanessa Linares, Susan Warren, Neil Willis, Amanda Pedlow and Prisma Trejo.

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The 2025 Heart of Oklahoma Football preview magazine was in last 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.

If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, stop by. We have a few left!

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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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Homecoming at Purcell High School is Friday, September 19.

The homecoming parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. and make its usual trek down Main Street.

The 2025 football homecoming queen will be crowned Friday night in a ceremony prior to the Purcell-Lexington football contest at Conger Field.

The King and Queen will be announced at the coronation ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m.

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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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I made this recipe and everyone loved it! It’s pretty easy too.

Velveeta Chicken Rotel Spaghetti

1 rotesserie chicken

1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Diced Green Chiles (undrained)

1 green bell pepper (diced)

1 small white onion (diced)

Velveeta Cheese Loaf (16 oz.) – cut into 1 inch cubes

12 oz. package Thin Spaghetti Noodles

Cook bell pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter until almost done.

Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.

Combine chicken, pepper and onions with the cooked spaghetti noodles while they are still hot into a slow cooker. Add cubes of Velveeta cheese to the mix and stir until everything is combined and the Velveeta cheese is completely melted.

Cook for 2 hours on low stirring occasionally.

If you prefer  to cook in the oven:

Preheat oven to 350°.

Spread chicken noodle mixture into a 9×13 baking dish.

Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.