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Dr. Alexa Smith-Osborne

Dr. Alexa Smith-Osborne

Book Talk to be held October 10

Book Talk’s choice for its October 10 meeting is “The Final Solution” by Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Michael Chabon. The group meets at 7:00 pm, at Donald W.

Less barking, more wagging

The title of this article is the same as my plea to our family pet, Peanut. She has appointed herself Security Chief and meets visitors with her rude yapping.

Protect American freedom

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”—Ronald Reagan. The upcoming presidential election will test the American public’s commitment to freedom and our ability to discern truth from lies.
Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ledbetter spoke during a recent meeting of the Bryan County Chapter of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association and he said the U.S. is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ledbetter spoke during a recent meeting of the Bryan County Chapter of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association and he said the U.S. is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Pastor says America is a constitutional republic

Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ledbetter said the U.S. is a constitutional republic, not a democracy, during a recent meeting of the Bryan County chapter of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Scott Alan Craig, 59, Cartwright, DUI. Caden Jay Swisher, 18, Concordia, Kansas, endangering others by eluding, possession of stolen vehicle and running roadblock.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Robert Don Ellis Sr., Robert Phillip Ellis and Kalyn Dawn Ellis to Robert Phillip Ellis and Kalyn Dawn Ellis, warranty deed GBC LLC to Young Properties Group, warranty deed Daniel James Hendrickson and Laura C.

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