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April J. Grace, Ed.D., has recently been named Oklahoma’s Superintendent of the Year. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) tribal member has served as superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools …
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7/7/21 04:22 PM
More than 12,000 participants from across the country convened online for the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) 2021 National Leadership Conference (NLC). The event, which …
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7/7/21 04:18 PM
A house caught fire July 2 in Cartwright and the Durant Fire Department helped put out the fire.
Firefighters were dispatched at 11:41 that evening after receiving a mutual aid request for a fire …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
7/7/21 12:54 PM
Preliminary construction work is underway on the new Einstein Bros. Bagels Shop, which will be located next to the SE Barnes & Noble store on University Boulevard.
Einstein Bros. will be open …
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7/7/21 12:50 PM
Brookelyn Lampton hurls candy during the Bennington Homecoming Parade Saturday morning. Other events were held throughout the day, including games and a street dance that evening.
Lillian Thomas …
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7/7/21 12:22 PM
The Meals on Wheels program that delivers a hot meal to senior citizens five days per week is facing a significant price increase.
Sheila Risner, executive director of the Retired Senior Volunteer …
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By Matt Swearengin
matt@durantdemocrat.com |
7/2/21 10:32 AM
The Durant Kiwanis Club Spiritual Aims Committee presented two $1,000 scholarships at the recent Durant High School Class of 2021 Senior Baccalaureate that was held at Durant First United Methodist …
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7/1/21 09:59 PM
Lake Texoma Association is having its Independence Day fireworks show Saturday, July 3 at the Roosevelt Bridge.
LTA is also having on open house at its office, 11934 State Park Road in Kingston, …
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7/1/21 08:56 AM
In July of 1958, as the residents of Colbert said their final goodbyes to Miss Maude Collins, the Durant Weekly News informed the rest of the county that Maude had lived 80 years in the landmark home …
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By Mary E. Maurer |
7/1/21 07:41 AM
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
