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Washington Irving releases fall semester honor roll

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Washington Irving superintendent honor roll-fall semester First grade Draven Abbott , Mkaiah Bagsby , Penelope Berry , Nora Bishop , Laney Butlan , Braylon Cole , Taylor Coon , Rylan Damron , Ellison Harp , Calissa Holt , Emma Huenergardt , Connor Jenkins , Emrie Lindley , Joel Todd Martin ,...

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Larry Fite to Justin Don Fite and Larry Fite, warranty deed Robert McClintic and Kendra Mc-Clintic to Half Down Real Estate, warranty deed Scott Thiel and Lesa Thiel to Douglas Perry Williams Jr.
Robert E. Lee Early Child Center teacher Shaunda Usry poses with her students after she was named Durant Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Robert E. Lee Early Child Center teacher Shaunda Usry poses with her students after she was named Durant Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Usry named Durant Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Does pet insurance extend to pet sitters?

Sam Mazzotta
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I left my dog Shep in the care of a pet sitter for a week while I was away on business. The sitter texted me that Shep cut his paw during a walk in the nearby woods, and they took him to my veterinarian for care.

COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Felonies filed Kasey Louis Stonecipher, 33, Durant, assault and battery on police officer. Caitlynn Nichole Weber, 23, Calera, falsely personate another to create liability.

Sample ballots available for February 13th election

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the February 13 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the Bryan County Election Board during normal business hours.

Small water duck hunting

Mark Swearengin
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A sharp cold north wind whistled through the trees. Although we couldn’t see them in the darkness, the occasional hollow thump of one decoy bumping against another let us know that our spread was still out there bobbing in the water, patiently waiting to do their job.
Durant wrestling seniors Addison Polk, Asa Pierce, Austin Stachowski and Bo St. Clair were honored during senior night before the wrestling dual Jan. 16. They are shown with head coach Jim Taylor. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant wrestling seniors Addison Polk, Asa Pierce, Austin Stachowski and Bo St. Clair were honored during senior night before the wrestling dual Jan. 16. They are shown with head coach Jim Taylor. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant wrestling seniors honored

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Hard Rock Hotel coming to Lake Texoma

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Hard Rock International in partnership with Pointe Vista Holding Company announced development plans for the Hard Rock Hotel at Lake Texoma and The Residences at the Hard Rock Hotel Lake Texoma.
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