Timberlake Tigers improve to 2-0 following win over Ringwood
Despite facing multiple lightning delays, the Timberlake Tigers were able to secure their second victory of the season, defeating Ringwood 38-0. The Red Devils came out with an onside kick catching the Tigers off guard and they recovered the ball. Timberlake’s defense made up for the special team error and only allowed Ringwood to move…
Read MoreCherokee Lady Chiefs take on Okeene/Aline-Cleo
The Cherokee Lady Chief softball team traversed to Okeene for a three way series with Okeene/Aline-Cleo and Cimarron Aug. 31. First game of the day saw OAC dispatch Cimarron 12-4. Second game saw the Lady Chiefs square off with the Lady Blazers of Cimarron. Cherokee was the designated away team in the contest and had…
Read MoreCherokee adds a win to the win column against Sharon-Mutual
The Cherokee Chief football team moved to 1-1 on the season after defeating Sharon-Mutual 36-6 on the road. The Trojans began the game with the ball and moved from their 35-yard-line to the Cherokee 12-yard line before Lake Lyon intercepted the ball for a touchback. Cherokee began on their 20-yard line and Lyon opened the…
Read MorePaula Jean Woodard
Paula Jean Woodard (PJ) passed away at the age of 69 on September 4, 2021 while living in Rockwall, Texas. A dedicated mother and extremely loving woman, PJ will be missed dearly by family and friends. Born on February 6, 1952 in Hardtner, Kansas, PJ was raised in Cherokee by parents Denny and Wilma Diel.…
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Cherokee falls to Laverne, looks to bounce back against Sharon-Mutual
The Cherokee Chiefs fell to Laverne in their opening game of the 2021 football season. Cherokee traveled to Laverne to take on the Tigers. The Tigers outscored the Chiefs 46-0 to secure the victory in the third quarter. Laverne scored 32 in the first quarter, six in the second and eight in the third quarter.…
Read MoreTimberlake kick off the season with a victory, play Ringwood Friday
The Timberlake Tiger football team kicked their season off with a road trip to Covington-Douglas to take on the Wildcats. A year ago these two teams faced off with the game coming down to the wire with the Tigers winning on an incomplete pass by the Wildcats late in the game. This year’s matchup was…
Read MoreConnie Gaff
Graveside service for Connie will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. Cherokee. www.lanmanmemorials.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc. There will be no viewing. Memorials may be given Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child through the funeral home.
Read MoreHelen Mae Alexander
Helen Mae Alexander, age 57, Amorita, passed away August 24, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska after a brave and lengthy battle with breast cancer and sarcoma of the lung. Helen was born November 21, 1963, in Kiowa, Kansas to William Alexander, Jr. and Mary Katherine (Stewart) Alexander. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1982 and…
Read MoreMelvin “Gene” Eugene dewitt
Melvin “Gene” Eugene DeWitt passed away at his home in Cherokee on Friday, August 27, 2021. Born September 1, 1934, he was 86 years old. Through these words, the family shares their love for their husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a man that was willing to help anyone in need without thanks or…
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