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COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Sarah Fe McLarry, 40, Mead, indecent exposure. Dora Angela Joliff, possession of stolen vehicle.

Caddo smashes Depew to stay unbeaten

In just one half of play, the Caddo Bruins rolled up 400 yards of offense and blasted their way to a 55-6 throttling of Depew in non-district football action last week. Now 2-0 on the season, Coach Jeff Wigington’s squad has an off week before returning to action next week on the road at Waurika.

Waiting for the ice man

Chances are you can walk into your kitchen and quickly fill a glass with ice from the ice maker built into your refrigerator. Your ancestors living in early Bryan County would be amazed by such a luxury. Many of them depended on an ice company to deliver ice to their homes in town.
Umsted to be inducted into Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame

Umsted to be inducted into Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame

Umsted to be inducted into Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame

Local artist Jane Semple Umsted will be inducted into the 2024 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women announced. The Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumna will be one of six inductees who will be honored during a ceremony Sept.

Two killed in Mead crash

A single-vehicle crash claimed the lives of two people, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. According to OHP, Casey Mc-Cullough, 35, Mead, and Kerrissa Stopp, 38, Bokchito, were dead at the scene of the 3:27 a.m.
Remodeling of county community building completed

Remodeling of county community building completed

Remodeling of county community building completed

The Clay Jones Community Center at the Bryan County Fairgrounds underwent renovation and the work was completed before the free fair held last week. The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Sept.
Highway patrol lieutenant remembered in memorial service

Highway patrol lieutenant remembered in memorial service

Highway patrol lieutenant remembered in memorial service

A dedicated member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was remembered during a memorial service Sept. 6 at the Tushka High School Gymnasium OHP Lt. Brian Fugate, 45, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Sept. 1. He was a lieutenant stationed with OHP’s Troop E headquartered in Durant.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Robert Eugene Purser, 32, McKinney, Texas, knowingly concealing stolen property. Jeremy Ray Felkey, 49, unauthorized use of a vehicle, unauthorized use of credit card and larceny of lost property.

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