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City seeking feedback on McCurdy Park plans
The Purcell Parks & Rec Board is excited to share its plans for McCurdy Park with you, and they need your feedback! "We have two opportunities to get involved: "The Parks and Recreation … more
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Approval of McClain County federal disaster assistance
Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, issued the following statement April 24, responding to McClain County being approved for federal disaster assistance. “We’re extremely grateful for the … more
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FEMA funding
McClain County Emergency Management Director Ron Johnson reports very preliminary figures for the county’s cleanup of the tornado, a Category A level, is set at $2.1 million. A Category B … more
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Limb and brush pickup
The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for cubside pickup for the time frame of May 1-26. Purcell residents living north of Grant Street need to have brush and limbs at the curb by … more
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Stamp Out Hunger by donating canned food
Saturday, May 13, letter carriers in McClain County will collect nonperishable food donations from homes on their routes as part of the 31st National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out … more
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Federal disaster assistance granted
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, … more
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The destructive EF-3 tornado that ripped through Cole April 19 destroyed an estimated 34 homes and damaged an estimated 76 others.
Devastating damage in Cole
The EF-3 tornado that ripped through the town of Cole and seven other Oklahoma towns last Wednesday left two dead in McClain County. The killer storm struck Cole at 7:40 p.m. McClain County … more
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An Air-Evac helicopter transported Gene M. Blevins, 45, of Seminole after he was involved in an accident near the intersection of Johnson Rd. and 180th St. Monday evening.
Head-on crash puts two in hospital
One person was air-lifted and another transported by ambulance, both to the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, following a three-vehicle accident on 180th Monday evening. Investigating OHP … more
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A deadly tornado claimed the lives of at least two people and heavily damaged structures as it swept through Cole Wednesday evening.
Deadly tornado hits Cole
A deadly tornado was responsible for at least two fatalities as it swept through Cole Wednesday evening about 7:40 p.m.The storm, a suspected EF-1 or EF-2, devastated homes and buildings in its … more
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Brush pickup
The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for curb-side pickup for the time frame of May 1-26. Purcell residents living north of Grant Street need to have brush and limbs at the curb … more
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Purcell Animal Shelter donation drive Saturday
The City of Purcell’s Community Outreach Committee will be hosting the first annual Animal Shelter Donation Drive. You can help our local animal shelter by donating time, money, and much … more
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When Jim Tyler hung up his badge and weapon, he was honored with a retirement reception at the McClain County Courthouse. Among those on hand for the event, from left, were Sheriff Landy Offolter, Ruth Tyler, Jim and former Sheriff Don Hewett.
In the rearview mirror
Jim Tyler began his career in law enforcement when he was discharged from the Navy. After some time working at an aircraft factory, he settled onto the police force in San Diego, CA for 15 … more
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Wayne Red Sox baseball player Ivan Rodriguez displays a championship ring the team recently won.
Living life to the fullest
If you saw 8-year-old Ivan Rodriguez on the ball field, you would not see him differently than any of the other children on the field. That’s just the way his mother, Crystal Bennett likes … more
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89er’s Day celebration
Lexington’s annual 89er’s Day Celebration will be Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s parade begins at 2 p.m. Registration for Saturday’s car show begins at 8 a.m. with the … more
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Charlie Sherman, life-long resident of Purcell and former bank president, was honored at last week’s chamber of commerce banquet as the Giving Time Spirit Guardian recipient. Chamber president Rebekah Lynam and mayor Graham Fishburn made the presentation.
Awards presented at banquet
The Heart of Oklahoma’s annual awards banquet went off without a hitch last Thursday night at Southwind Hills in Goldsby. The sold-out crowd dined on pork tenderloin, potatoes, vegetables … 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 March 30-April 5, … more
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Brush pickup
The City of Purcell has set free limb/brush collection for cubside pickup for the time frame of May 1-26. Purcell residents living north of Grant Street need to have brush and limbs at the curb by … more
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Karen Haley
5 questions with Karen Haley
Editor’s note: Answering  The Purcell Register’s five questions this week is Karen Haley, the McClain County Election Board Secretary. Q: What made you interested in serving as … more
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Drew Hardaway
Wayne FFA looks to excel under new Ag instructor
Drew Hardaway is fresh out of OSU and brings high hopes and expectations with him. Hardaway joined Wayne Schools in January as the new Ag teacher. The district has struggled with keeping this … more
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OSBI investigation ongoing in Blanchard
A domestic disturbance at 7406 N. Council Avenue in Blanchard early Saturday morning resulted in an apparent murder-suicide, according to McClain County Sheriff Landy Offolter. Blanchard Police … more
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