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COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Felonies filed Aldehidquan Malikyumd Bridges, 45, DUI. Chase Montgomery Sellers, 19, Durant, possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley received a $21,500 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation and the funds will go toward educational programs.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat The Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley received a $21,500 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation and the funds will go toward educational programs.

Boys & Girls Club receives grant from Taco Bell Foundation

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Red River Valley recently received a $21,500 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support programs that benefi t the youth. The funds will go toward their Smart Moves program and other programs that educate and inspire the youth.
Stephanie Swicker became the director of the Durant Main Street program on May 28. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Stephanie Swicker became the director of the Durant Main Street program on May 28. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Main Street director comes from family of entrepreneurs

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Stephanie Swicker took the reins of the Durant Main Street program on May 28 and she is excited about moving the program forward and she says business runs in her family.
Bennington had its 62nd annual Homecoming Saturday and Marah Perry picks up candy during the parade. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bennington had its 62nd annual Homecoming Saturday and Marah Perry picks up candy during the parade. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bennington 62nd annual Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Bennington 62nd annual Homecoming
Shown are Eric Stuteville and the employees of Stuteville Chevrolet in Durant. Ray Knapp | Oklahoma ESGR

Shown are Eric Stuteville and the employees of Stuteville Chevrolet in Durant. Ray Knapp | Oklahoma ESGR

Stuteville Chevrolet signs Statement of Support for Guard and Reserve members

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Oklahoma Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program, announced that Eric Stuteville, Owner of Stuteville Auto Group, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on May 17, 2024, during a ceremony presenting him the Department of Defense Patriot Award.
Choctaw Nation’s Janie Dillard was named Tribal Gaming Leader of the Year. Photo provided

Choctaw Nation’s Janie Dillard was named Tribal Gaming Leader of the Year. Photo provided

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts wins big at SBC Awards North America

The Choctaw Nation
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts won big at the 2024 SBC Awards North America in New York recently, taking home three major industry awards. The SBC Awards North America recognizes the achievements of gaming and online betting operators in the U.S. and Canada.
It was cold and raining when Matt Swearengin was wandering the streets of Salem, Mass., last year. Photo by Matt Swearengin

It was cold and raining when Matt Swearengin was wandering the streets of Salem, Mass., last year. Photo by Matt Swearengin

The picture says more about me than anyone will ever know

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
I was looking at one of my pictures I took in Salem, Mass., on June 3 of last year and it brought everything back. This wasn’t my first visit.
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