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Highly anticipated demolition of old PMH getting closer

Interim Purcell City Manager Bobby Elmore told the city council Monday night at its regular monthly meeting an abatement of the asbestos at the old PMH has to be done before any demolition. It …
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Christmas parade December 12

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the annual Purcell Christmas Parade, where Main Street Purcell will be illuminated with festive lights and decorations. The Jolly Old Round Man will …

Council, board filings told

McClain County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley has announced filings for city and school board races. The filing period, which opened Monday morning, doesn’t close until 5 p.m. …

Juveniles arrested on arson charges

Purcell Police detained two juveniles in connection with a pair of storage units that had small fires in them at 521 West Gros Ventre November 26. Purcell Firefighters extinguished the fires …

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 November 21-27, 2024. …

Huge loss

Prominent Purcell attorney Greg Dixon died November 17 after a brief battle with cancer. With his passing, the City of Purcell, McClain County and Central Oklahoma lost a true servant. …

How to cook the turkey

Editor’s note: The Purcell Register recently sat down with first graders from Lexington Elementary School to visit about Thanksgiving. The students were asked how to cook a turkey, what sides …

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Washington sophomore Case Alexander intercepted a Metro Christian pass and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown during the Warriors’ 46-7 win. Washington plays Millwood Friday at 1 p.m. for the State championship at Chad Richison Stadium on the campus of UCO.
Warriors in State Finals, again
Washington’s defense smothered Metro Christian last Friday night at Harrah in the State Semifinals, leading to a 46-7 victory. The victory punches the Warriors’ ticket to the State …
Washington freshman Creed Barrett prepares to air out a ball during the Warriors’ 48-14 win over Kiefer in the State playoffs. Barrett was 12-15 passing for 219 yards and three scores through the air.
Warriors in State Semifinals
Junior Blake Heiliger registered 16 tackles to lead the stingy Washington Warrior defense in their 48-14 playoff victory over Kiefer last Friday night. Kiefer, who had been rushing for over 300 …
Wayne senior Jaxon Dill pulls up for a jumper during the Bulldogs’ 70-46 win over Pathways. Dill scored 26 points in the game.
Jaxon Dill sets new record
Both Wayne basketball teams have started the season 2-0. The Bulldogs beat up on Pathways last Tuesday, 70-46, and bested Rush Springs on Friday, 57-38. Recordbreaker Senior Jaxon Dill …
Lexington hits the court
The Lexington Bulldogs kicked off their basketball season at OCA on Friday. They lost to the Eagles 69-33. Freshman Cash Dierking led the team with 13 points while Colt Mixon added eight. …
Washington sophomore Kade Babcock hauls in a pass Friday during Washington’s 42-0 playoff win over Perry. Babcock caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Creed Barrett in the second quarter.
Warriors shut out Maroons
Washington put Perry flat on the mat Friday night at Reed Field, posting its fourth shutout of the season, 42-0, and advancing to the second round in the Class 2A State Playoffs. Kale Brakefield …
Dragons tip off December 3
Toney Cooper’s Dragons will be looking to strengthen their depth as the 2024-25 basketball season unfolds on the road at Marlow December 3. Coming off a 20-7 record last year, Cooper …

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Funeral services for Addison Lyn Lanham, 17, of Washington will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Goldsby Church. Interment will follow at the Washington Cemetery under the direction …
Billie Ann Darrow was born on February 9, 1933, in Vinson, Oklahoma, to Frank and Alma (Bogart) Peeler and passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, in Lexington, Oklahoma, at the age of 91 years. …
Funeral services for Clara Reese Claunch, 86, of Lexington will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at the Memorial Assembly of God Church in Purcell. Interment will follow at Lexington …
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Beverly Jo Robinson, 71, will be held at a later date. Services will be under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Mrs. Robinson …
Graveside services for Jan Evatt Houston, 81, of Tucson, Ariz., will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Ariz. A Celebration of Life will be held from …

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50 years ago November 30 was on a Saturday just like 2024. As was customary until the SEC shake up, OU and OSU played to end the regular season and they did so in 1974. I was a college …
Happy birthday to Bob Atterberry, Debbie Gantz, Stephen Davis, Sue Rogers, Dylan Smith, Tami Jones, Carrie Mayes, Charlie Sherman, Michael Perigo, Mike Carpenter, Tonia Rollins, Ashton Nemecek …
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It’s bad enough to have to attend a funeral for someone you love. But two in one day is a little over the top. First there was Greg Dixon in the morning at Crosspointe Church in …
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and friends this holiday. The Register offices will be closed both Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the …
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The weather-delayed Veterans Celebration at the Veterans Memorial Saturday was a nice event. From the Purcell High School Choir performing to the Missing Man ceremony, the event to dedicate a …

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