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Hundreds of OU, OSU, TU employees at risk due to research funds changes
Colleges and universities nationwide are outraged over a new policy from the National Institute of Health that would decrease overall grant funding nationwide. Last Friday, the NIH shocked … more
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Sacchieri bill puts clamp on contract renewal of lobbyists
The Senate Retirement and Government Resources Committee approved Senate Bill 97 Tuesday to codify Executive Order 2023-30 and prohibit state agencies from entering into or renewing contracts with … more
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February is Career and Technical Education Month
Governor Kevin Stitt has officially designated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, emphasizing the vital role of Oklahoma’s CareerTech system in preparing students for … more
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Stuck at the bottom
Oklahoma students’ scores in reading and math stagnated in 2024 and remained well below the U.S. average, according to national test results released this week. The data is from the … more
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Special Judge Lori Puckett recently swore in new McClain County Clerk Rebekah Couch after county commissioners appointed her to replace Pam Beller, who retired.
Couch appointed new County Clerk
McClain County Commissioners appointed Rebekah Couch to replace the retiring Pam Beller as County Clerk during their regular meeting February 3. Couch was sworn in by Special Judge Lori Puckett. … more
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Freezing rain and snow shuttered schools, restaurants and many businesses Tuesday bringing many activities to a grinding halt not only in the Heart of Oklahoma but across the state. Wind chills were well below zero with actual temperatures in the single digits. Numerous traffic accidents were reported as well.
Mother Nature in control
Although measurable precipitation was minimal, what freezing rain and snow that did fall in the Heart of Oklahoma early Tuesday morning brought much of the activity in town to a screeching halt. … more
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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 January 30-February 5, … more
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McAdoo’s contract extended
After an executive session last Monday night, Purcell’s Board of Education voted to extend Dr. Sheli McAdoo’s contract for another year, keeping her as the top administrator for three … more
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Presidents’ Day closings for Monday holiday
Monday, February 17, will be a holiday observed as Presidents’ Day by state, county and local government offices, as well as banks and schools. There will be no mail delivery on Monday. … more
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Elections April 1
Town and city elections for Byars, Dibble, Goldsby, Washington and other area towns will be April 1. Purcell is a Charter City and elected years ago to hold their city election in February in … more
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PMH increases patient visits
Purcell Municipal Hospital CEO/CNO Chris Wright reports since his staff made the move from the old PMH to the new facility outpatient visits have increased by 46 percent. That’s an … more
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A good crowd turned out to the Happy Camper recently for the Heart of Oklahoma Evening with Entrepreneurs to hear from Jason Bean, Jason and Melissa Pruitt and Savannah Pyle. The event was moderated by librarian Rebekah Lynam.
Chamber hosts expert panel
The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce welcomed a good crowd for its recent Evening with Entrepreneurs at the Happy Camper Restaurant. The panel of speakers included Jason Bean, owner of … more
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Teresa Jones gets clean audit
McClain County Treasurer Teresa Jones recently received a clean audit from State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd’s office. In a letter to Mrs. Jones, Byrd said: For the purpose of … more
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Allen Eubanks and Bobby Bruehl
Bruehl unseats Eubanks
Life-long Purcell resident Bobby Bruehl ousted incumbent city councilman Allen Eubanks in last Tuesday’s election, 279 to 113. Bruehl was quoted in last week’s Purcell Register that … more
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Demo is ongoing at the old Purcell Municipal Hospital on North Green Avenue on the inside of the old facility. Demo crews think is will take several more weeks on the inside before the outside can be taken down. All the asbestos has been removed from the building.
PMH inside demo continues
Interim City Manager Bobby Elmore told the Purcell City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday, that the inside demolition of the old PMH should conclude in a couple of weeks with outside … more
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Early voting begins February 6
Early voting begins Thursday, February 6, for voters in McClain County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at the McClain County … more
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Council candidates answer questions
City Council candidates Bobby Bruehl and Allen Eubanks were asked to answer questions about their intentions for seeking office. Bruehl’s answers: 1. What prompted you to run for city … more
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Allen Eubanks and Bobby Bruehl
Council election Tuesday
Voters in the City of Purcell will go to the polls Tuesday, February 11 to decide who will assume a seat on the Purcell City Council. Life-long Purcell resident Bobby Bruehl is challenging … more
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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 January 23-29, 2025. … more
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Early voting for city election
Early voting begins Thursday, February 6, for voters in McClain County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on election day on Election Day, have the option of voting early at the … more
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