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

U.S. representative candidate Brandon Wade visits Durant

Pam Polk, who began her duties April 5 as Durant city manager, talks to Mike and Charlene Ridgway during a welcome reception April 11 at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Ronnie Cubley goes down the rocket slide at Dixon Durant Park. Cubley visited the slide after learning the city was going to remove the slide while leaving the rocket intact. However, the city now says the rocket slide will be refurbished and will still include a slide. Photo provided

Southeastern Department of Chemistry, Computer, and Physical Sciences had an eclipse viewing event on Monday in front of the Student Union. There was a telescope with solar filter to allow viewers to see the surface of the sun in detail plus a second telescope that sent the image to a television screen in real time. Dr. Tim Smith, SE Department Chair/Professor of Chemistry, Computer & Physical Sciences, looks through the telescope shortly after the eclipse began. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat