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Easter services at churches

The highlight of the Christian year is this week with the trial, conviction, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Those are three days that ushered in a new world of salvation for all …
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Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

The Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19, at the Purcell Lake Weaver Pavilion, 1400 Chandler Road. Each age group will have their own hunt and prizes. …

Lexington 89er’s Day Celebration

It’s going to be a very busy and exciting weekend in Lexington with the annual celebration of 89er’s Day Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19. A street dance will be held Friday, …

Good Friday closings

Among Good Friday closures will be  The Purcell Register . …

Mayor speaks tonight

Purcell residents are reminded and encouraged to attend an “Evening with Mayor Graham Fishburn” tonight (Thursday) at The Happy Camper. Mayor Fishburn will provide valuable insights …

Washington implements water restrictions

In an effort to prepare for increased water usage in the spring and summer and to ensure it has adequate pressure and supply for everyone, the Town of Washington has implemented odd/even watering …

Board hires Turner

Purcell’s Board of Education approved the hiring of Malia Turner as the district School Based Family Specialist at Mondays regular monthly meeting at the administration building. …

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Purcell senior Boston Knowles turns a double play during the Dragons’ 10-0 win over Vanoss in the Heart of Oklahoma baseball tournament. Purcell took runners-up in the tournament.
Dragons get 2nd in HOOT
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Senior Night is Thursday
Purcell racked up 16 hits in a thrilling come-from-behind slow-pitch softball victory at Lindsay April 8. The Dragons out-scored the Leopardettes 10-7. “The game showcased …
Warriors stay busy as playoffs loom
The Washington slow-pitch softball team finished another busy week and have won 13 of their last 14 games. They opened with Plainview in the Turnpike Classic at Sulphur, beating them 16-5. …
Warriors in final push
The Washington Warriors play a double header against Casady today (Thursday) in what could decide the District 3A-2 champion. Washington’s District record stands at 9-1. The District …
Lexington junior Colby Haynes winds up for his pitch on the mound in recent baseball action. Haynes and the Bulldogs beat Ringling 11-3 in the consolation game of The Jake wood bat tournament. He had four strikeouts in the win.
‘Dawgs are Consolation winners
The Lexington Bulldogs beat Ringling 11-3 on Saturday to nab the Consolation in The Jake wood bat tournament. They also picked up a 6-1 win over Marlow and a 13-1 win over Turner. Their only …
Addison Clagg mans third base for the Wayne Lady Bulldogs. Head coach Nikki Herrin sung her praises for stepping up as their go-to third baseman, despite limited experience before the season.
Season winding down
The Lady Bulldogs kicked off their week hosting Central Marlow. They fell to the Lady Bronchos 13-2. “We came out flat and really struggled to get the ball out of the infield. That led us …

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Graveside services for Margaret White, 89, of Purcell will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Rosedale Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home …
Wayne Wesley Qualls passed from this life April 7, 2025, in Norman, Okla., at the age of 78 years 9 months 22 days. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at the …
TiaJuana “TJ” Harris, 98, a long time resident of Albuquerque, N.M., beloved sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and a proud …
October 19, 1044 - April 3, 2025 Johnnie York was the kind of man you don’t forget. Born October 19, 1944, in Purcell, Oklahoma, Johnnie Ray York was the eldest of three sons to John Albert and …
A Graveside Memorial Service for Verna Mae Burns Stephens, 91, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Washington Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of the Wilson-Little …

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(This was originally published in 1995.) The morning didn’t start off unusual. It was a Wednesday and I knew I needed to quickly get back down to the newspaper to wrap things up …
Happy Easter to everyone! Hope your day is a good one. The Purcell Register will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. *** Happy birthday to The Register …
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The calendar may read April but the first week of the month sure seemed a lot like March. Your heart has to go out to those folks to our east who have been getting hammered by floods and …
Happy 51st anniversary to Vickie and Bobby Foraker. They celebrate their anniversary Saturday, April 12. *** A special happy birthday to Janet Woolly. Janet celebrates her …
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Happy Birthday to my roomie, Gracie. She celebrates her big day April 9. jdm Tuesday wasn’t the day Greg Wheat’s number was up in Heaven. Thanks to the work of first …

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