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Highway patrol lieutenant remembered in memorial service

Highway patrol lieutenant remembered in memorial service

Highway patrol lieutenant remembered in memorial service

Matt Swearengin
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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.
A groundbreaking for construction of Waterside at Lake Texoma residential neighborhood was held Aug. 26. Photo provided

A groundbreaking for construction of Waterside at Lake Texoma residential neighborhood was held Aug. 26. Photo provided

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Waterside at Lake Texoma

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
KINGSTON — On August 26, Honey Creek Ventures hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Waterside at Lake Texoma residential neighborhood. The event, held under a large outdoor tent on Post Office Road south of Kingston, was attended by approximately 40 guests.
Gerry Brooks was the speaker at the annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting. He is a veteran educator and a passionate public speaker whose focus is on encouraging and helping teachers improve their instructional abilities. Many of his videos have been posted online. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Gerry Brooks was the speaker at the annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting. He is a veteran educator and a passionate public speaker whose focus is on encouraging and helping teachers improve their instructional abilities. Many of his videos have been posted online. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Educators recognized at teachers meeting

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Bryan County Teacher’s Association had its annual teachers meeting Aug. 30 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena where awards were presented.
The Crisis Control Center o_ce moved to 50 W. Liveoak St. into a building that was formerly a sporting goods store and before that, a church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Crisis Control Center o_ce moved to 50 W. Liveoak St. into a building that was formerly a sporting goods store and before that, a church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Crisis Control Center office relocates

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Crisis Control Center moved its office in August to a building that was formerly a sporting goods store and originally a church at 50 W. Liveoak St.

Agency that helps the homeless closes

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Mission -I’m Possible Inc., an organization that helps those experiencing homelessness, announced last week that it has closed its doors. Marissa Bancewicz served as the executive director of The Mission.

Woman drowns at Lake Texoma

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A Bryan County woman drowned near Duck Island on Lake Texoma, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. According to OHP, 41-year-old Allyson Byron was in the water at about 4:50 p.m.
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