Dawson Kelsey, left and Hallie Collins were named Cleveland Tiger Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Dawson represented the football team and Hallie represented soccer. Photo by John Burns

Dawson Kelsey, left and Hallie Collins were named Cleveland Tiger Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Dawson represented the football team and Hallie represented soccer. Photo by John Burns

Coronation

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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News 

Maramec man dies in Pawnee County crash

Allie Prater
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
PAWNEE COUNTY — A 20-year-old Maramec man died early Saturday after his vehicle struck a cable barrier and rolled on U.S. 412, according to a report by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Douglas Castleberry.Ethan W. Ware was driving west about 3:43 a.m. Sept. 26 east of North 312th West Avenue.

Friendly 20 Club

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
For over 90 years, the Friendly 20 Club has brought women together in friendship, fellowship, and service to their community almost entirely in secrecy because for those who have belonged to the club over the years, the organization is about much more than recognition.

Man attacks nurse at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Patti Weaver
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
STILLWATER — A 23-year-old male patient has been jailed on $25,000 bond pending an Oct. 1 court appearance on a charge of attacking a female nurse in the mental health unit of the Cushing hospital, six months after he was placed on probation for attacking another medical care provider in McAlester.
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Sports 

Mannford Lady Pirate seniors celebrate Senior Night as district champions. Seniors are #16 Ava Burton, #17 Cambri Casey, #9 Brooke Kyser, #24 Lexi Lovekamp and #7 Carlee Maxville, along with manager Avery Black. The Lady Pirates are coached by head coach Russell Wood and assistant coach Lindsay Gilbert. Photo by John Burns

Mannford Lady Pirate seniors celebrate Senior Night as district champions. Seniors are #16 Ava Burton, #17 Cambri Casey, #9 Brooke Kyser, #24 Lexi Lovekamp and #7 Carlee Maxville, along with manager Avery Black. The Lady Pirates are coached by head coach Russell Wood and assistant coach Lindsay Gilbert. Photo by John Burns

Lady Pirates turn district championship game into a formality

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
MANNFORD — By the end of the week, the race for the fastpitch hardware in District 4A-5 had all the suspense of a weather forecast in July: hot, dry, Mannford.The Lady Pirates finished unbeaten in district play after handling Cleveland 7-2 on Sept.
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Obituaries 

Darlene “Jo Ann” Fugate

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Darlene “Jo Ann” Fugate passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 3, 2026 at the Church of Christ in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Arrangements made under the care of Riley-Walker Funeral Service and Crematory.
Dustin Jacob Laffoon

Dustin Jacob Laffoon

Dustin Jacob Laffoon

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Funeral services for Pawnee, Oklahoma resident, Dustin La oon, will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30th at the Ol- ive First Baptist Church withRev, George "Marty" Brock, III o ciating. Interment will follow in the First Mission, Free Will Baptist Camp Ground Cemetery between Olive & Mannford.
Eddie Dale Beard

Eddie Dale Beard

Eddie Dale Beard

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
Eddie Dale Beard passed away peacefully at Wellington Parke Retire- ment Home in Del City, Oklahoma, on July 25, 2026, at the age of 87.
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