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This year’s state appropriation for public schools hit a level that triggered enforcement of class-size limits in Oklahoma law, a fact hailed by many state officials as a major accomplishment …
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By Ray Carter
Director, Center for Independent Journalism |
6/30/21 05:39 PM
Durant Emergency Management is conducting “real-world” testing of new lightning and tornado warning alarm devices, the city said, in a news release.
Two of the devices are currently …
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6/30/21 12:27 PM
Attention youth looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer. Come join us at the 4-H Summer Day Camps to learn new things while having lots of fun. Youth must be 8 years old, completed …
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6/24/21 08:54 PM
More than sixty high school students from Oklahoma and Texas participated in “Operation Orange’’ – a free, one-day mini medical camp – June 9 at Southeastern Oklahoma …
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6/24/21 05:26 PM
Anyone who would like to learn how to can or just want to refresh your canning skills, the Bryan County OSU Extension would like to invite you to attend their upcoming “Soft Spreads” …
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6/24/21 04:52 PM
The daughter of a man attacked and killed by pit bulls in Bennington has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the dogs and the Town of Bennington.
Karen Cave, daughter of Alan Wayne Bruce, alleges …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
6/24/21 04:13 PM
Calera Police Department School Resource Officer Jeff Wilson received an award during a recent meeting of the town council.
Police Chief Don Hyde presented Wilson the award to congratulate him on …
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6/24/21 04:00 PM
A local citizens volunteer group is starting up to gather news and write articles for the Durant Democrat.
Although the Durant Democrat provides Bryan County residents lots of important …
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6/24/21 03:42 PM
The City of Durant is debuting new videos showcasing the wonderfully unique Durant difference, the city said, in a news release.
Durant partnered with CGI Communications to produce four …
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6/24/21 12:05 PM
Durant City Council voted in a recent meeting to award a bid for the University Boulevard improvement project.
The $3,096,505.16 bid was awarded to Schiralli Construction Corp. and the project …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
6/24/21 10:47 AM
A new garden has been planted at Durant’s Highland Cemetery.
Keep Durant Beautiful board members and volunteers planned, designed and planted the garden during a recent Friday evening and …
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6/24/21 10:46 AM
The book Juniper’s Butterfly Garden: A Small Start for a Better World is flying off the shelves at Durant’s Donald W. Reynolds Library.
And, starting this week, when the book is …
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6/24/21 10:41 AM
A car cruises on Main Street in downtown Durant Saturday afternoon during the Durant Main Street Car Show & Cruise.
Vintage vehicles were parked on North Third Avenue during the Draggin’ …
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6/23/21 09:14 PM
A fundraiser by Calera Fire-Rescue to bring home a fire truck donated to New York City after 9/11 was successful and the truck will go to the Tulsa Fire Museum.
Calera Fire-Rescue said that they …
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6/23/21 03:56 PM
Scott and Bobbie Pratt congratulate their son Preston Pratt (center), an Academic All-Stater from Durant, during the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic Awards Ceremony, held recently in …
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6/23/21 03:52 PM
Meredith Behrens of Colbert was selected by the Kiwanis Club of Durant as the Bryan County Senior of the Year. She is shown with Kiwanis President Jason Manous.
Cordell Palmer was named the …
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6/23/21 03:48 PM
Washington Irving Elementary School released its spring 2021 honor roll.
SUPERINTENDENT
FIRST GRADE
Levin Abbott, Annabella Amaro, Maddox Barnett, Amirianna Betsey, Matthew Brandenburger, …
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6/23/21 11:12 AM
Higher education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recognized recently on the Senate floor and House floor with a concurrent resolution honoring his 39 years of service to public higher education and …
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6/23/21 11:07 AM
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oakridge Nursing Center and Centric Home Health & Hospice partnered last week to provide a unique fishing day to senior residents at Oakridge …
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6/17/21 09:42 PM
On Saturday, June 5, Caddo Community Association sponsored the annual “80s and 80s Banquet.” This year was an especially joyful occasion for 39 honorees, coming out of the isolation of …
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6/17/21 02:49 PM
