🌱 What the McClain County Health Department’s move means for Purcell residents

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In today's newsletter:

• What the McClain County Health Department’s move means for Purcell residents
• Want to coach local 4-H youth in shotgun sports?
• How will Purcell’s Dragons answer back against Marlow Friday night?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun with a stray shower, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
• Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• McClain County Health Dept. moves to new location (newcastlepacer.com) — McClain County Health Department is relocating its main office to 1726 N. Green Ave. in Purcell, with doors reopening to the public on Friday, November 13. During the November 6–13 move, Purcell-area residents can still get services at the Blanchard clinic, and the department’s phone number will stay the same for appointments and questions.
   

• County 4-H Shotgun coach needed (newcastlepacer.com) — McClain County 4-H is looking for a volunteer shotgun coach, with support and equipment provided through the county program and the OSU Extension office in Purcell. Adults with firearm safety, hunting, or youth mentoring experience can apply after completing a background check and a two-day certification course. If you want to help local kids learn safe shooting and sportsmanship, now is the time to step up.
   

• Cash Cook has phenomenal game but Dragons come up short at Plainview (purcellregister.com) — Purcell senior Cash Cook delivered a standout performance with four touchdowns and a two‑point conversion in the Dragons’ 53–35 loss at Plainview. Coach Aaron Dillard praised several players’ toughness and now turns attention to hosting powerful Marlow at Conger Field on Friday night, where Purcell fans can see how the Dragons respond against a run‑heavy, highly regarded defensive front.
   

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📸 Around Purcell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Purcell

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Tuesday October 6

• JH Cross Country @ Bridge Creek
  Purcell Public Schools Purcell, OK 73080
  4:00 pm
• JH/HS CC @ Waurika
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  4:15 pm
• MS/JH FB @ Ringling
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  5:30 pm

Friday October 9

• HS Football @ North Rock Creek
  Purcell Public Schools Purcell, OK 73080
  7:00 pm
• HS FB vs. Wilson
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• Annual Aviation Festival (KOUN) →
  Max Westheimer Airport, 1700 Lexington Ave #109, Norman
  9:00 am
• Annual Aviation Festival →
  Max Westheimer Airport, 1700 Lexington Ave #109, Norman
  9:00 am
• The Edge Masterclass →
  NOUN Hotel, Norman, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 542 South University Boulevard, Norman
  10:00 am
• Guided Ceremonial Cacao Tasting - Norman, OK 10/3/26 →
  Enchanted Yurt, Address provided after registration, Norman
  10:00 am
• 2026 Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival →
  City of Purcell, 230 W Main St, Purcell
  11:00 am
• Abbigale Dawn →
  222 S. Porter Ave., Norman
  11:00 am
• University of Oklahoma Softball vs Tarleton State →
  Norman OK
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Integrated Power Services posted a job opening for Manual Machinist in Norman. Apply here.
• Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Norman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Purcell here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Norman

• Norman school sees success in Spanish Language Academy (kfor.com)
• Norman liquor store owner sentenced for possession of child pornography (okcfox.com)
• Fitness coach Chanel Rogers unveils " Stretch with Ease" studio to help your mental health (okcfox.com)

Blanchard

• Change of venue: McClain County Health Department moving to North Green (purcellregister.com)

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