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Patsy Lou Talburt

Patsy Lou Talburt

Patsy Lou Talburt

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Patsy Lou Talburt was born May 29, 1934, in Wellston, Oklahoma, to Roy and Ella Foulks.
Larry Ray Willmon

Larry Ray Willmon

Larry Ray Willmon

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Larry Ray Willmon was born August 18, 1952, and passed away September 11, 2026, at the age of 74.Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Emma (Tipton) Willmon; his son, Ryan Willmon; and a sister, Patricia Grigsby.

Wellston firefighter dies after grass fire

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A Wellston firefighter lost his life on Monday evening, following a grass fire that destroyed over 200 acres.Wellston Fire Chief Todd Beesley released a press statement on Tuesday announcing the death of Joe Flake.According to the statement, Flake joined the department four months ago after...
Meeker FFA hosts picnic

Meeker FFA hosts picnic

Meeker FFA hosts picnic

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Meeker FFA Chapter kicked off another exciting year with its annual FFA Picnic on August 25.
North Rock Creek High School counselors Ashley Moody, left, and Jennifer Barnett stand at the front of the school’s dedicated concurrent enrollment classroom as students work on online Seminole State College courses. Certified teacher Tessa Russell manages the classroom and monitors students’ progress throughout the semester.

North Rock Creek High School counselors Ashley Moody, left, and Jennifer Barnett stand at the front of the school’s dedicated concurrent enrollment classroom as students work on online Seminole State College courses. Certified teacher Tessa Russell manages the classroom and monitors students’ progress throughout the semester.

NRC students get headstart on college courses

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE - Nearly one in every five students at North Rock Creek High School is also a Seminole State College student.This fall, 106 of North Rock Creek High School’s approximately 500 students are taking SSC courses through concurrent enrollment, the largest group from any single...
Davenport rolls

Davenport rolls

Davenport rolls

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Davenport did a full game’s work in two periods Friday night and overwhelmed Maud, 50-0.The game ended at halftime under the 45-point mercy rule, but the Bulldogs still amassed 414 yards of total offense while limiting Maud to 42.The win lifted them to a 2-0 record going into Friday night’s game at...
Tigers fall in opener

Tigers fall in opener

Tigers fall in opener

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Pawhuska pulled away in the second half Friday night and handed Stroud a 53-21 season-opening loss.The Tigers trailed by nine, 24-15, at the half, but Pawhuska dominated the third and fourth quarters, outscoring the Tigers 29-6.“The kids played hard.
Stroud shortstop Miyah Clark gloves the throw as Wellston’s Savanah Gaylord slides into second. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud shortstop Miyah Clark gloves the throw as Wellston’s Savanah Gaylord slides into second. Photo/Beth Young

Fastpitch roundup

Week Of Aug. 31-sep. 5 Carney
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
EmmaLynn Drake scored four runs and Ashtyn Stokes crossed the plate three times against Luther.Braycelee Holmes had two singles and a double and Holmes and Sara Kirkpatrick had three singles apiece.Against Wellston, Drake had a double, two singles and a pair of RBI.Kirkpatrick added two...
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