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Structures destroyed by fire

Purcell firefighter Tanner Bell attacks a fire at 22118 220th St. in Washington on Wednesday afternoon. A mobile home and a metal shed were both destroyed by the blaze.
Both Purcell and Washington Fire Departments responded to a structure fire that destroyed a large travel trailer and a nearby shed late in the afternoon of April 24. While Purcell units were en …
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OU athletes read at library

In a significant collaboration, The Sooner Nation Collective, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Pioneer Library System Foundation joined forces April 27 to tackle food insecurity among …

Tornado outbreak

During the tornado outbreak April 27 three of the 26 tornadoes in the state struck in McClain County. McClain County Sheriff Landy Offolter reported two mobile homes north of Dibble sustained …

Doctor settles with DOJ

According to the United States Department of Justice, James K. Robberson, M.D. of Lexington settled a civil penalty claim with a cash settlement. The DOJ said Robberson paid $200,000 to settle …

Citywide garage sale

The City of Purcell’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. Email, text or call the chamber office to get your garage sale on the list. Contact …

Committee mulling options for old PMH

With three meetings under its belt, Purcell’s committee on what to do with the old Purcell Municipal Hospital is mulling its options. Committee members include city manager Sam Demel, …

Stamp Out Hunger by donating canned food

Saturday, May 11, 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 …

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Vernon Tyler Thetford
Former Lexington boys basketball coach charged
Former Lexington basketball coach Vernon Tyler Thetford was charged in Cleveland County District Court with five felonies April 22. He was booked into the Cleveland County Jail on Monday on …
The Washington Warrior baseball team won their Regional tournament last week at David Vallerand Field. They defeated Star-Spencer (19-0) and Kellyville (14-0 and 2-1). They will host Cascia Hall today (Thursday) at home again.
Warriors hosting Area
The Washington Warriors moved on to the Super Regional (Area) tournament after going undefeated in their Regional tournament last week. They defeated Star-Spencer (19-0) and Kellyville (14-0 and …
Jayden Polk
Record broken
Purcell sophomore Jayden Polk broke his own 1600m record at the 4A Regional track meet in Moore over the weekend. He ran a 4:37.64, qualifying him for the State track meet at Catoosa High School. …
Washington freshman Ava Salcedo puts radar lock on a fly ball in the outfield during the Regional softball tournament. The Warriors defeated Stilwell 9-0 and Perkins-Tryon 11-1 to advance to the State tournament.
Regional sweep
The Washington slow-pitch softball team defeated Stilwell 9-0 and Perkins-Tryon 11-1 in the Regional tournament to earn a berth to the State tournament. This continues an incredible streak of 14 …
Purcell tennis teams to State
Purcell qualified four tennis players for the State Tournament. Doubles partners Katy Keith and Karlee Tolle along with Allison Pendley and Carli Thomas will compete at the Oklahoma Tennis …
3A Regional track results
Washington’s boys and girls qualified for the State Meet in a bevy of events at Monday’s Regional Track meet. The Lady Warriors won the Regional as a team. The 1600 meter relay …

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Obituaries
Jamie “Pete” Carl Clark died April 18, 2024, in Hinton, Oklahoma, at the age of 48 years 5 months 20 days. A private family service was held at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, entrusted to …
Bonnie Lou Knowles passed peacefully April 24, 2024, in Purcell, Oklahoma, at the age of 93 years 8 months 8 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Wadley’s Funeral …
Funeral services for Dennis Lane Rose, 66, were held April 26, 2024 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Services were under the direction of   the Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. …
Timothy Dale Wright, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his family April 23, 2024, in Lexington at the age of 62 years 2 months 22 days. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, …
Norman resident,Tanika Nikole Mason passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Tanika, the daughter of Mickey and Cindy (Buchanan) Lovett, was born August 10, 1977, in Oklahoma …

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McClain County is very fortunate to have high quality law enforcement and first responders. Sheriff Landy Offolter has his department running smoothly and is nearly at 100 percent fully staffed. …
A special happy birthday to my handsome grandson, John Denny “Jack” Montgomery IV. Jack celebrates his 13th birthday Monday, May 6. *** Happy birthday to our Cinco de Mayo …
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I was recently visiting with a BMW dealership owner in a large metropolitan area and the subject of electric vehicles came up. Sales have already started sagging on the EVs and for a variety of …
A special happy birthday wish to my younger son, Matt Montgomery. Matt celebrates his birthday Wednesday, May 1. *** Happy birthday to Jason Midkiff, Mike Tolle, Susie Peters, Adam …
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When Oklahoma voters took the Republican bait and were hooked by Ryan Walters as State Superintendent of Public Education, it signaled in a sink hole for that department in our state government. …

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