Burlington, OK

Since the year Burlington woman Marci Hyde began the RawHyde Memorial Golf Tournament (2016) in memory of her late husband Robert, they've raised $44,000 and awarded 44 scholarships as of 2026. This year 20 teams played and they had 35 hole sponsors. "It was a hot day, but we had so much fun!" Hyde said. "I thank God for some amazing people who are hole sponsors and come to...

After completing a competitive audition in July, Burlington High School junior Hudson Schupbach is one of a prestigious group of less than 100 FFA vocalists from across the nation selected to perform in the National FFA Chorus. This will be at the National FFA Convention Oct. 17-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. To audition, chorus members submitted a video featuring two songs and a variety of vocal...

It was a busy night for Burlington's Board of Education at their Aug. 19 meeting, from financial discussions and student achievements to “a great start for the new school year.” President Lindsey Callison called the meeting to order with all members present: Terry Graham, Robert Hill, April Kisling and Callie Pray. Superintendent Gerrett Spears, Principal Apryl Burleson and Minutes Clerk Broo...

Monday, August 17, 2026 During this day there were seven traffic stops and two controlled burns. 4:55 a.m. – Woods County advised of an oil site on fire on Jefferson Road. Burlington Fire Department (BFD) en route. BFD requested mutual aid. Fire was under control. 6:19 a.m. – Woods County requested mutual aid from Carmen Fire Department for a tree that was struck by lighting on Carter Road. 9:57 a...

Nancy Linda Sue Russell, 78, Kiowa, Kansas, passed from this life on August 1, 2026. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Church of Christ in Burlington, Oklahoma. A private burial will take place at a later...