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Warriors strike Gold

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.
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 …
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Drought breaking rainfall

The drought that has been plaguing the State of Oklahoma for most of 2026 was mostly washed away October 14 and 15 when rain came in huge quantities. Although not in our immediate area, Hydro …

Purcell Homecoming 2026

Purcell’s 2026 football homecoming will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday prior to the Purcell-Kingfisher gridiron contest. Queen candidates are Mykailah Leatherman, Brileigh McClain and Grace Van Oort. …

Washington homecoming

Washington will hold its 2026 football homecoming Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at Reed Field prior to the Warriors squaring off with Crossings Christian at 7 p.m. Members of the queen court include …

Wayne homecoming Friday

Wayne 2026 football homecoming is Friday night at 6:30 at D.S. Zack Powell Stadium. Queen candidates include Dakota Martin, Cylie Jones, Audra Watts, Allie Wells and Natalie Lynn Knobloch. …

Lex Homecoming Friday

Lexington’s 2026 fall homecoming will be held at Floyd West Field Friday starting at 6:30   p.m. Senior girls in the coronation ceremony will be Emma Stone, Mariah Pruitt, Chloe Becker, …

OSBI investigating shooting

The McClain County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Goldsby on October 18. The evening before, …

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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 …
Wayne junior Langstyn McClendon runs with the ball for the Bulldogs. Wayne whipped Allen last week, 55-14. They host Canadian Friday night for homecoming.
Wayne dismantles Allen
The Wayne Bulldogs dismantled the Allen Mustangs last Thursday night, 55-15. The Bulldogs were powered by their defense who gave up a total of 54 yards of offense. Allen started the scoring …
Purcell senior Cash Cook runs with the football during Purcell’s game against OCS Thursday. Purcell fell 29-19. Purcell hosts Kingfisher for homecoming this Friday.
Dragons hosting Kingfisher
Head coach Aaron Dillard said last Thursday night’s 29-19 loss to Oklahoma Christian was a game of missed opportunities. Purcell stumbled right out of the game, fumbling the opening kickoff …
Lexington junior Cash Dierking makes a move up field for the Bulldogs. Dierking and Co. will host Marietta Friday night for a homecoming match up.
Lexington hosts Marietta
Lexington is hosting the Marietta Indians for the 2026 Homecoming contest. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. following the queen coronation at 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs are coming off a 41-13 loss at …
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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 …
Graveside services for Arlene Kennedy, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home in …
Jeremy Dell Raney died September 26, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 55 years 4 months 22 days. Memorial Services were held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, …
Purman Dale Jones passed peacefully, October 8, 2026, at his home in Asher, Oklahoma, at the age of 85 years 5 months 7 days. Graveside services were held Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Wanette …

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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 …
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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 …
Happy birthday to Carol DiRienzo, Aaron Perkins, Cannan Haynes, Ryki Gay Hudson, Barbara Lambert, Jerrett Haynes, Candy McCurdy-Clark, Avery Wren, Carol Powell, Sally Abbott, Whitney Wollenberg, …
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The theme for the third annual Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival during the day was Rain Drops Keep Falling on My Head by B.J. Thomas. However, in time for the headliners Logan Mac and Little …

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