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Early voting underway

McClain County early voting for the November 3 general election is currently underway at both the McClain County Community Center on Hardcastle Blvd. and at the historic Blanchard City Hall.
Early voting is underway for the November 3 general election. Voting began Wednesday at the McClain County Community Center and City Hall in Blanchard. McClain County Election Board …
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No report on serious accident

A report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol could not be acquired about a very serious two-vehicle traffic accident last Friday night around 7 p.m. at the intersection of 120th and SH 74. The …

Halloween Fun

One of Purcell’s most beloved family traditions will unfold Saturday evening at the Purcell City Lake for the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber’s Halloween of the Heart. The Treats on the Trail …

Ground broken on I-44, I-35 connection

Gov. Kevin Stitt, U.S. Sen. James Lankford and state and local leaders broke ground Thursday in Newcastle on a new interchange that will connect I-44, US-62 and SH-37 with the future Toby Keith …

Fall Back Saturday

At 2 a.m. Sunday it will only be 1 a.m. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour before you retire Saturday night or you might end up in church way too early. It’s that time of …

PTO Turkey Trot November 3 & 4

The Purcell Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is sponsoring the Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4. Elementary students in PreK will run from 8:30-9 …

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 October 15-21, 2026. …
Sports
Wayne senior Eli Stottlemyre lets loose on a pass during the Bulldogs’ 36-20 win over Canadian on Friday night.
Heavyweight tilt Friday eve
Head coach Brandon Sharp’s Bulldogs moved to 7-1 with a heavyweight tilt on the line this Friday when they travel to 7-0 Konawa. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Wayne Smith Stadium. After a …
Washington senior Kade Babcock flies through the air last Friday during the Warriors’ 57-7 win over Crossings Christian.
Warriors knockout Knights
A slow start rushing the football turned into an avalanche of offense for Washington last Friday night in a 57-7 smash-mouth victory over Crossings Christian at Reed Field. When the dust …
Purcell senior Cooper Selman runs with the football last Friday during the Dragons’ game against Kingfisher. Purcell lost 34-0.
Dragons travel to McLoud
It was a tale of two halves for Purcell at Conger Field last Friday night. Purcell went toe-to-toe with Kingfisher in the first half, misplaying on a field goal attempt at the end of the second …
Lexington junior Cody Rollins (1) and freshman Levi Downs (10) take down a Marietta wide receiver Friday night. Lexington fell 49-16.
Lex travels to Prague Friday
Lexington Head Coach Sean Guerra said his team played the most complete game of the season in a 49-16 loss to Marietta last Friday night. Jaxon Torres scored on a 73 yard cross-country jaunt and …
The Washington Warrior fast-pitch softball team defeated Sequoyah-Tahlequah 12-4 in the finals of the State softball tournament to claim gold on Monday. The Warriors went back-to-back after having won the title last season as well.
Warriors strike Gold
The Washington Warriors claimed their 11th fast-pitch softball State title on Monday after they defeated Sequoyah-Tahlequah 12-4 in the finals of the Class 3A tournament. The Warriors finished …
Washington junior Josiah Dickerson rushed for 180 yards on 16 carries and two scores during the Warriors’ 48-6 win over Anadarko.
Warriors throttle Anadarko
Top to bottom Washington Head Coach Brad Beller said his team’s performance last Thursday night against Anadarko was their best performance of the season. Outside of giving up a kick return …
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Obituaries
Patricia Lee Steinwart-Roenfeldt, 33, tragically passed away in an automobile accident on October 23, 2026. Born on March 6, 1993, Patricia will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, …
Sarah Alice Shore of Lexington, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully September 6, 2026, in Purcell, Oklahoma, at the age of 87. Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at …
Funeral services for Doyal Jennings, 78, of Wayne were held Oct. 26, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Wayne. Interment was at the Hopping Cemetery under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home …
Terry Mack Webster, 71, passed away on October 18, 2026. Terry was born on November 29, 1954, at Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Willis and Eulene Webster. From an early age, Terry …
Funeral services for Phyllis Linker, 97, a long time member of the Washington, Okla., community, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Washington. Interment was at …
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Opinion
Hello, our records indicate your Medicare report is not up to date. Hi, can you hear me? Don’t hang up. Thank God I caught you! I’ve been trying to call you since October 15 …
Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, November 1. Don’t forget to turn your clock back 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night, October 31. *** Happy birthday to my brother-in-law, Mike …
Another proposal to cut back on funding for essential governmental services is not a good idea. Oklahoma State Question 847 actually is a bad idea. In Oklahoma we’ve cut out sales taxes …
Happy 20th anniversary to John Denny and Emily Montgomery. They celebrate their anniversary Wednesday, October 28. *** A special happy 5th birthday to my great-niece, Emmaline Rusler …
Fourth District United States Congressman Tom Cole was in Purcell October 7 for several meetings. He spoke to community leaders in the community room of First United Bank for a coffee and donut …
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