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Animal control position discussed at Kingston Council meeting

Matt Swearengin

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The town’s animal control position was among topics of discussion during Kingston Council’s regular meeting April 9. An agenda item by council member Max Ponder was to discuss hiring an animal control officer and the rate of pay.

VFW Post No. 3916 now has a flag retirement box where tattered flags can be deposited for proper disposal. VFW members shown are, Brian Cooper, Don “Pappy” Papin, Freddie Allen, Richard Pauly and Jack Accountius. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Flag retirement box placed at VFW post

Matt Swearengin

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Several organizations worked together to place a flag retirement box at VFW Post 3916 located at 123 S. Second Ave.

Chuck Carroll of Bryan County was promoted to major in the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) Transportation Enforcement Division. Transportation Chief Scott Baze pinned the oak leaves on Carroll’s shirt collar and also shown is Carroll’s wife, Angie. Photo provided

Carroll promoted to major in OCC Transportation Enforcement Division

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) Transportation Enforcement Division promoted Chuck Carroll to major during a special ceremony held at the agency’s Oklahoma City office on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

May 1 The public is invited to celebrate with Duane and Melanie Merideth on Mr. Merideth’s retirement as superintendent of Durant School District.

When tick removal goes wrong

Sam Mazzotta

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After taking my Terrier “Hank” for a walk around my subdivision yesterday, I noticed when taking off his leash that a tick had attached itself to the back of his neck! I don’t even know where it came from; we stayed on the sidewalk.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Felonies filed Rigoberto Teodolfo Rivas-Lopez, 44, Denison,Texas, DUI. Samuel Jacob Furrh, 45, Bonham, Texas, domestic abuse.

The art gallery at Sky Tower inside Choctaw Casino & Resort has an art collection on display in honor of Choctaw Women’s Month in April. Photo provided

Choctaw Casino & Resort presents Talented Choctaw Women Exhibit

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The art gallery at Sky Tower inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has been updated to feature a special collection in honor of Choctaw Women’s Month in April.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s O_ce Brysco LLC to Calera Public Schools, warranty deed Allen Property Maintenance to TBSL Rentals, warranty deed Marvin Everette Tennison, Marvin Tennison Living Trust and Diana Tennison Living Trust to Micah Lee Tennison and Katie Carlene Tennison, warranty...

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma has announced new o_cers. From left, Jan Bailey, former GFWC-OK State President; Charlene Ridgway, State President; Monica Bartling, President-Elect; Sharon Robinson, State Vice-President; Lisa Adkins, State Secretary; and Betty Clay, State Treasurer. Photo provided

Three Durant women accept leadership roles in GFWC Oklahoma

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Oklahoma announced their offi cer team for the 2024-2026 Administration with three Durant women slated for state offices. The officers were installed at the Oklahoma State Convention held over the weekend on the USAO campus in Chickasha.

OESC partners with Durant business to connect job seekers to employment opportunities

News Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

As a part of its mission to connect Oklahomans to the workforce, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) located at the Durant Oklahoma Works office has recently helped three, soon to be four, individuals find employment with the 49th Street Veterinary Clinic and Pet Spa.

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