Timberlake advances to state semi-finals after beating Waynoka
After missing the playoffs in 2018, the Timberlake Tigers have recorded back-to-back trips to the state semi-finals in Class C. In the third round of the playoffs, Timberlake hosted the Waynoka Railroaders and defeated them 50-30. The Railroaders won the opening coin toss and deferred to the second half and that gave Timberlake the ball…
Read MoreDonald “Shorty” Blubaugh
Donald “Shorty” Blubaugh was born November 9, 1930 in rural Medford to parents, Henry Blubaugh and Mary Hein Blubaugh and passed from this life on November 27, 2020 in Oklahoma City. He was a lifelong resident of Medford and graduated high school there. He and LaVon Frisk were married and they had two children: Jay…
Read MoreBurlington boys start 1-1
The Burlington basketball boys’ team started their season 1-1 with both games coming at home. The first game of the season tipped off on Nov. 10 against Cimarron. The Elks won the game 78-46. Burlington outscored the Trailblazers 31-15 in the first, 16-13 in the second, 30-8 in the third and 11-10 in fourth. Leading…
Read MoreArea schools release their basketball protocols
The following schools have released their basketball protocols for the upcoming season. Cherokee The intent of this policy is to ensure that our student athletes have the best chance to compete safely. We must work together as a community to make this happen. Following a few simple requests will help give our students, coaches, officials…
Read MoreCherokee Chiefs fall to Balko/Forgan in the second round of playoffs
The Cherokee Chief football team fell in the second round of playoffs to Balko/Forgan 24-20. The Bison began the game with the ball and took almost half of the first quarter with their drive. They stretched 75 yards on 12 plays and scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was added and with…
Read MoreNextEra Energy Resources makes STEM donations to area schools
NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun, today announced its support of schools in rural Oklahoma through the donation of resources to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The company invested approximately $26,000 to provide 1,500 STEM education kits to 10 high schools in…
Read MoreTimberlake hosts Veterans Day assembly
The Timberlake Student Council sponsored a Veterans Assembly on Veterans Day, November 11. Student Council President, Jack McCoy and Vice President Joel Pecha were emcees for the assembly. Student Council members Conner Griffin and Greysan Ioerger presented the colors while Kinlie Judd and Marlee Pecha read the flag raising and flag lowering script. The Timberlake…
Read MoreFinal installment of Thanksgiving letters
Cherokee fifth graders submitted their annual Thanksgiving responses. They are as follows: Our Thanksgiving turkey jumped out of the oven and told us… You can’t eat me. i have a turkey family. And so he ran and yelled you can’t catch me and he laughed. And then the family ran the fox saw the turkey…
Read MoreBurlington crowns new royalty
Paden Allen lays a masked kiss on Savannah Granados at the Burlington homecoming crowning. Granados (left) and Allen (right) were the 2020 homecoming queen and king.
Read MoreStudents answer Thanksgiving questions
Timberlake and Cherokee third through fifth graders submitted their annual Thanksgiving responses. They are as follows: Timberlake Fifth Grade What Thanksgiving means to me… Thanksgiving is a celebration of the pilgrims and the American Indians uniting. It is a time where family and friends alike, come together and celebrate this amazing feat. The occurrence of…
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