Part II: Students submit Santa letters
Burlington First Grade Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a stuffed dog and my mom to have a stuffed animal for Christmas. How many cookies do you eat? Cooper Callison Dear Santa, I want a toy car. I would like a new Xbox for my brother. Aydan Fluman Dear Santa, I want a…
Read MoreTimberlake Tiger football team bring home silver ball from state game
The Timberlake Tigers fell in the state championship game to Tyrone, but didn’t come home empty headed as they have a silver ball to add to their trophy case. The Timberlake Tigers started with the ball and after a three and out they were forced to punt the ball to the Tyrone Bobcats. The Bobcats…
Read MoreDonna Graham
The Graham family would like to announce the heavenly birth of their mother, Donna Graham. This deadly virus visited the Graham family and took a wonderful lady home to Jesus. Donna Graham was born May 30, 1946 and went into Jesus’ loving arms December 10, 2020. She battled Covid19 for several weeks and succumbed to…
Read MoreLocals compete at nationals
Kole Campbell, Kale Campbell and Nathan Campbell from the 4-Him 4-H Club qualified at the state livestock judging contest held in Stillwater to compete on the national level. The national contest was held in Kansas City at the American Royal where teams from all across the United States competed. They placed 14th in the nation.…
Read MoreTimberlake defeats Buffalo to advance to the state championship
The Timberlake Tiger football team, under the direction of Brian Severin, returns to the state championship game for the first time since 2009 to take on the Tyrone Bobcats. Timberlake advanced through the playoffs with a bye the first week, cancellation by Oaks Mission during the second due to Covid, defeated Waynoka in the quarterfinals…
Read MoreCounty hosts contest
Alfalfa County hosted the 2020 Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress. The results are as follows: Impressive Dress • Sports wear Cloverbud: Perry Poe, participation. • Sports wear junior: Hudson Schupbach, champion; Price Poe, reserve champion; Lauren Thomason, blue; Morgan Matzke, blue; Owen Bellamy, blue; Rebecka Carlson, blue. • Sports wear intermediate: Kaycee Matzke, champion. •…
Read MoreJack H. Bernard
On Thursday, November 26, 2020 Jack H. Bernard passed away at the age of 94. Jack was born on September 30, 1926 to Otis and Mae Elizabeth Bernard. Jack attended a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Cherokee High School in 1943. At the age of 17, Jack joined the Navy. During World War II,…
Read MoreLocals set to graduate from Northwestern, Dr. Lohmann to speak
Northwestern Oklahoma State University officials are having to make changes to the Dec. 6 commencement ceremonies due to unforeseen circumstances. Dr. Steve Lohmann, executive vice president and chief academic officer emeritus, will now deliver the commencement address for both ceremonies. The 2020 spring and summer graduates will be honored at 1 p.m. with the 2020…
Read MoreVaudie Claudene DeLay
Vaudie Claudene DeLay was born to James and Josie Mae Carter on March 28, 1932 in Coweta. She left this earth for her Heavenly home on November 28, 2020 at the age of 88. She was one of twelve children and attended school at Coweta and Limestone Gap. She gave her heart to Jesus at…
Read MoreTwo schools release Covid basketball protocols
The following schools have released their basketball protocols for the upcoming season. Burlington The intent of the policy is to ensure the safety of our fans, students, and athletes. All adults must have a mask to enter the game. It is highly recommended for all spectators to wear a mask while in the building. Social…
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