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Grand Theater re-opening set for October 26

Many Canton residents share memories of visiting the Grand Theatre as teenagers to watch movies and with the re-opening of the theatre Saturday, Oct. 26, new generations can continue to enjoy all that it has to offer. The theatre, built in 1920, was...

Last week, Coach Jeremy Brashears was shockingly asked to resign as head football coach midway through the season. Brashears was 5-10 during his time in Canton, while also teaching junior high science. No official word statement has been given on whether or not Brashears will finish out the year as a teacher, and the issue will be on the agenda at Canton’s School Board Meeting on Monday, October 14th.

After 3-2 start, Brashears ousted as Canton Football Coach midway through season

Through the first five weeks of Canton’s football season, it seemed as if the Tigers were on their way to their best year in more than a decade. The Tigers have not had a winning season since 2009, and standing at 3-2, it seemed as if there was a...

Iden White, Dani Parrish and Nixon Parrish enjoy decorating pumpkins at the second annual Longdale Baptist Church Fall Festival Saturday.

Church raises money for mission trips, build project with Fall Festival

The Longdale Baptist Church hosted their second annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 5, which will help the church contribute to their Zimbabwe mission and build project. The festival included games, inflatables, pumpkin painting, s’mores and a story...

Hayden Thompson, Kayce Thompson and Dora Fuqua were honored as co-captains for Canton’s WinWin Game against Ringwood last Thursday. Every year, high school teams across the state of Oklahoma participate in the event to help spread awareness and raise funds to help detect, treat, and someday cure cancer.

Disastrous ending to the first half dooms Canton against Ringwood

Last Thursday, the Canton Tigers welcomed the Ringwood Red Devils to town, as the two teams competed in their 2019 Win-Win matchup in which the Tigers lost a hard-fought contest by a score of 25-10. The WinWin games are a fundraising effort in which...

(Left to right) A Federal Lands Access Program representative, Director of the Department of Transportation Angela Blind, Blaine County Commissioner Brandon Schultz, former county commissioner Jonathan Cross, tribal members and State Rep. Mike Sanders cut the ribbon marking the official opening of Indian Road.

Indian Road officially opens in Blaine County

Blaine County officials, State Rep. Mike Sanders and members of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes cut the ribbon to officially open Indian Road, or N2460 Road located just west of Canton, in a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 26. The asphalt overlay project...

Community rallies around McIntosh family in time of need

The Canton community has rallied together to organize a benefit dinner, raffle and auction to help the McIntoshs, a family in need that has greatly impacted the lives of the community. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition...

News

Grand Theater re-opening set for October 26

Many Canton residents share memories of visiting the Grand Theatre as teenagers to watch movies and with the re-opening of the theatre Saturday, Oct.

By Ashley Haley

Water Forum to be held in Fay on Oct. 24

Water is an essential requirement for life, especially in agricultural communities, and concerned citizens in Fay, OK are planning a Water Forum Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

By Tami Adams

Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts announces 2019 Area Meetings

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission announces information and registration details for the 2019 Area Meeting

Opinion

Maybe the elitist “swamp” dwellers should look around a bit

Saddled Up on the Trail

By Paul Laubach

Green breakthroughs are coming from an unlikely source

Environmentalists just got some great news.

By Lowman S. Henry

FFA Chapter officers ask “What’s next?”

Officers of the Canton FFA chapter participated in the 2019 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 17 at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK.

Sports

With both of Canton’s leading rushers out against Laverne, Claysen Scott was asked to take an even bigger role in the Canton offense, running the ball 12 times, throwing 14 and even going out for a pass on a trick play.

Short-handed Tigers drop district opener to Laverne

Last Friday, the Canton Tigers traveled to Laverne for their first district game of the season.

By Austin Smith

Weston Waldrep continues to make plays on both sides of the ball for Canton. On Friday in Waukomis, he led the team with 129 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also recording six tackles in the game.

After tough week, Canton rebounds to defeat Waukomis to improve to 4-2

Last week was a crazy one for the Canton Tigers’ football team. Still, Friday came and they had a game to play against the Waukomis Chiefs.

By Austin Smith

Evan Burchett puts a strong stiff arm on the Timberlake tackler. Burchett was Canton’s leading rusher and tackler on the night with 64 yards and three stops.

Junior High Tigers pound Timberlake while Pee Wee falls

Last Thursday, the Canton Tigers hosted Timberlake for a Pee Wee and Junior High football game on a chilly evening.

By Austin Smith

News

Grand Theater re-opening set for October 26

Water Forum to be held in Fay on Oct. 24

Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts announces 2019 Area Meetings

Opinion

Maybe the elitist “swamp” dwellers should look around a bit

Saddled Up on the Trail

Green breakthroughs are coming from an unlikely source

FFA Chapter officers ask “What’s next?”

Sports

Short-handed Tigers drop district opener to Laverne

After tough week, Canton rebounds to defeat Waukomis to improve to 4-2

Junior High Tigers pound Timberlake while Pee Wee falls

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