For the second year in a row, the Mannford Purple Pirates ruled the waters, sinking rival Bristow in the Battle of the Boats Friday, Sept. 18. Photo by John Burns. See inside for more.

For the second year in a row, the Mannford Purple Pirates ruled the waters, sinking rival Bristow in the Battle of the Boats Friday, Sept. 18. Photo by John Burns. See inside for more.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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News 

Fishing Tip of the Week

Fishing Tip of the Week

Fishing Tip of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Fish the “ugly” side of the lake. A breezy shoreline may look muddy and uninviting, but wind pushes plankton, insects and baitfish toward the bank. Cast parallel to the windblown shore, especially near rocks, points or flooded grass, where hungry fish may be waiting for an easy meal.

Pawnee to celebrate 95th Dick Tracy Day Oct. 3

Sue Pope
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
PAWNEE — The Pawnee County Historical Society and Dick Tracy Museum and Headquarters will celebrate the 95th birthday of one of Pawnee’s most famous fictional characters during Dick Tracy Day on Oct. 3.The event will be held from 9 a.m.
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Sports 

District Week

Tornado Watch With Robert Marshall
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
This week districts are in Big O for the Lady Tornadoes. They host Yale and Afton. Not sure what times the games will start, so call the school for information.Last week the Lady Tornadoes played three games. They beat Beggs 11-3.

Tornadoes fall to Barnsdall

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Drumright Tornadoes coached by Mark Ryan, Miles Williams, Hunter Kirby, Kevin Gooch, and James Osterhout traveled to Barnsdall, who is undefeated and scores a lot of points.We lost 48-19. But it was 21-19 in the middle of the second quarter.
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Obituaries 

Dustin Jacob Laffoon

Dustin Jacob Laffoon

Dustin Jacob Laffoon

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Funeral services for Pawnee, Oklahoma resident, Dustin La oon, will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30th at the Ol- ive First Baptist Church withRev, George "Marty" Brock, III o ciating. Interment will follow in the First Mission, Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Cemetery between Olive & Mannford.
Eddie Dale Beard

Eddie Dale Beard

Eddie Dale Beard

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
Eddie Dale Beard passed away peacefully at Wellington Parke Retire- ment Home in Del City, Oklahoma, on July 25, 2026, at the age of 87.

Carla Jean Brittenham

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
Funeral services for Cushing resident, Carla Brittenham, will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24th in the Memorial Chapel of Michael's Funeral Home of Drumright. Rev. Sonny Johnston of Crossway Church in Cushing will o ciate. Interment will follow in the Drumright Oak Hill Cemetery.
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