County Conservation District announces winner
The Alfalfa County Conservation District recently held their poster contest and announced the winners. The theme was “Where would we bee without pollinator’s?” The results are as follows: • Kindergarten: Quinn Parks, Cherokee, first; Kade Roberts, Cherokee, second; Katelyn Campbell, Cherokee, third. • First Grade: Dax Kisling, Burlington, first; Henry German, Burlington, second; Cooper Callison,…
Read MoreBrooks named student of the month
Keyon Brooks, senior, was chosen as the Aline-Cleo October Student of the Month. His school philosophy is, “Exceed expectations.” Brooks like the fact that his school is small. His inspiration comes from his football coaches who push him every day to be his very best. Brooks’ favorite activities are football and basketball. His favorite quote…
Read MoreGolden signs with Bethel
Laynie Golden signs with Bethel to be a cheerleader. Front Row, L to R: Joseph Gogus, Bethel College Cheer Coach, and Golden. Back Row: Cherokee Cheer Coaches Keela Patterson and Mallory Means.
Read MoreTimberlake Tigers receive first round playoff bye
The Timberlake Tigers finished in first place in their district after remaining undefeated in district play. The Tigers outscored their district opponents 599-102 during the entire season and 437-42 in district play. Timberlake made the road trip to Bluejacket for a Thursday night game and came home with the 48-0 victory. The Chieftains started with…
Read MoreCherokee finishes season undefeated in Class B district play
The Cherokee Chiefs remained perfect in district play following a victory over the Pond Creek-Hunter Panthers. Cherokee outscored their opponents 187-20 in their four district games. They didn’t play Waukomis. The Panthers started with the ball and took most of the first quarter moving the ball from their 8-yard line all the way to Cherokee’s…
Read MoreCherokee, Timberlake cross country teams compete at state meet
Cherokee and Timberlake cross country teams competed at the state cross country meet on Nov. 4 held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The results from the cross country meets are as follows: Girls • Abby Guffy, Cherokee, third, 12:33; Carson Schanbacher, Cherokee, 46th, 14:04; Macy Goodwin, Cherokee, 50th, 14:07; Riley Hensley, Cherokee, 52nd, 14:10.24;…
Read MoreRichard Lee Tidwell
Richard Lee Tidwell of Emporia passed away November 7, 2020 at his home as a result of complications from advanced melanoma. He was 65. Rick was born in Emporia, Kansas on October 5, 1955 to Billy Dale and Margie Lou Clark Tidwell. He was raised in Oberlin, Ohio with two short stays in New York…
Read MoreMona Lisa Dickens
Mona was born on November 9, 1925 in Denver, Colorado to E. G. Phillips and Julia Pearl Atkinson Phillips and passed from this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Garland Road Nursing Center in Enid. She attended a multitude of schools until her sophomore year in high school when she moved to Mosquero,…
Read MoreRuth Evelyn Ferrell
On the morning of November 7, 2020 Ruth Evelyn Ferrell of Burlington moved to her heavenly home and was greeted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ruth was born to Edmund and Eva Scroggs Nossaman May 31, 1930 in Cherokee. She attended Driftwood Public Schools and graduated in 1948. She then attended Phillips University…
Read MoreNorthwestern to host a virtual Ranger Preview this Saturday
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual Ranger Preview event for high school seniors will be completely virtual on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. on Northwestern’s YouTube channel. To attend Virtual Ranger Preview, there are two easy steps. A student must register online at www.nwosu.edu/ranger-preview or by calling (580) 327-8546, then watch the Virtual Ranger Preview…
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