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Pott. County Kayak Club Hosts Fifth Annual 4th of July Glow Paddle
The reflections were obvious. The sunset was mirrored, gold and orange on Shawnee Twin Lake #2, and all was peaceful and calm. Seeming to float on the sunset were an estimated 30 to 40 boats - kayaks, canoes, whitewater kayaks - decorated with lights or glow sticks and the mandatory 360-degree white lantern.As night turned the water black, a storm rolled through - liquid above and below. It…
Patricia Ann Collard
Patricia Ann Collard passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Patricia was born January 19, 1943 to Carl Vandeveer and Jewel (Hampton) Vandeveer. Patricia graduated from Oklahoma City Public Schools. She married Carl Collard in Texas on July 22, 1977. Patricia retired as a secretary for Hughes County District #3.
YMCA Pool Ready For Use, Grand Re-Opening Saturday
Saturday, July 13, at 10 am, the YMCA in Shawnee will be hosting the long-awaited grand re-opening of the swimming pool. Along with YMCA staff members, the Shawnee High School Championship Swim team will be in attendance at this joyous occasion. Interim CEO Bob McNeil is excited for the benefits this will return to the community. McNeil reminded us that the pool has been closed for approximately…
Ronald Keith Hardwick
Ronald Keith Hardwick passed away Monday, July 1st, 2024, at the age 68. Ronald was born August 24, 1955 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Emery Doyle Hardwick and Shirley (Yarberry) Hardwick. Ronald graduated from Moss High School. He worked as an Equipment Operator on the Pipeline. Ronald was a member of the Harvest Time Church in Holdenville. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson, fishing and Chevrolet trucks.
The 32nd IFYR Kicks Off In Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. – On the evening of July 7, 2024, the tight-knit community of Shawnee welcomed over 800 families from across the world to compete under the bright Oklahoma skies as the 32nd edition of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) kicked off.All-around cowgirl Amy Ohrt (Victoria, Texas) took the lead in goat tying with a 7.6-second run. The 19-year-old cowgirl looks to continue her…
Nehemiah Jax Oliver McCoy
Nehemiah Jax Oliver McCoy was born July 12, 2009 in Ada Oklahoma to Jacky and Leslie McCoy. Nehemiah was a constant comfort to all who ever even knew of him. He was a joy to all his family every day of his life. Nehemiah loved others. That. is his defining.
Jerry Lawson Lowe
Jerry Lawson Lowe passed away at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the age of 61 years. Memorial services will be held at Legacy Church, 224 West 8th Street in Holdenville on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rick Madron and Bro. Jerry Orsburn officiating. Complete obituary information will follow.
Sparks in top 15 at IFYR after Round 1
Hazen Sparks, a Buffalo Valley High School graduate from Talihina, came out strong in his final year competing in the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee. Sparks recorded a time of 7.5 seconds in steer wrestling in the first round. He is tied...
USAC National Midget Results At Red Dirt Raceway
USAC National Midgets were in action Tuesday night at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma. Daison Pursley claimed the win over Zach Daum and Justin Grant. It was back-to-back wins for Pursley with the series and his fourth win of the 2024 season. Live Now · Jul 9, 11:30 PM...
Gavin Miller Masters NOW600 National Non-Wing Tuesday Night Thunder Field at Red Dirt Raceway!
MEEKER, Okla. (July 9, 2024) - Gavin Miller mastered the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division on Tuesday night at Red Dirt Raceway. A field of 16-Stock Non-Wing micros made their way to the 1/4 mile red clay oval to run alongside the USAC...
Kenneth Sapp
Sapp On July 4, 2024 Kenneth Daniel Sapp left us too soon. He was born on December 28, 1988 in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Kenneth Harold Sapp and Maureen Sapp. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Harold Sapp. Daniel is survived by his wife Jaquelyn Sapp; his children,...
UNDEFEATED AT RED DIRT: PURSLEY POWERS TO MID-AMERICA MIDGET WEEK OPENER WIN Featured
UNDEFEATED AT RED DIRT: PURSLEY POWERS TO MID-AMERICA MIDGET WEEK OPENER WIN. Meeker, Oklahoma (July 9, 2024)………Daison Pursley’s most recent visit to Meeker, Oklahoma’s Red Dirt Raceway came three years earlier when he was an upstart, fresh-faced youngster just looking to break in and make his name in USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship competition.
Falcons get 15 hits in win over DC
The Lady Mustang softball team lost a 13-0 game to a Wayne team that came into the game with a 20-4 record overall. Wayne pounded the ball all over the diamond getting 15 hits in the victory. Wayne beat Davis County 6-2 in a Davis County tournament on June 1....
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