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Among the elite

2010-05-03T15:00:18-05:00

Had things turned out a little differently, a virtuoso trombonist would be thrilling the audience at Thursday’s Live From the Center concert.

Dental scanner eases visits

2012-02-22T16:00:18-06:00

Anyone who’s had to have dental or orthodontic impressions made knows how unpleasant an experience it can be. The procedure isn’t comfortable for patients, and Dr. Kent Hall knows that’s the case.

Barresi geared up for transition year

2012-02-22T12:00:21-06:00

Dr. Janet Barresi came into a new school year realizing 2012 could become a controversial landscape, with a focus on school reform.

County chiefs put day room on sideline

2012-02-22T10:00:28-06:00

A day room in the southwest corner of the Stephens County Jail may take on a new purpose, although the Stephens County Commissioners weren’t ready to make that reassignment Tuesday.

Robotic revelry

2012-02-22T08:00:31-06:00

For the second consecutive year, Red River Technology Center’s Robotics Team has entered the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics competition, which will be held Mar. 29-31, in Oklahoma City.

Sandford Clinic receives award for ‘green’ efforts

2012-02-21T14:00:34-06:00

For a little over two years, Duncan’s Sanford Children’s Clinic has been working toward the goal of getting LEED certified and that goal has been met.

Shovel ready

2012-02-21T08:00:09-06:00

In July 2011, an old building on North U.S. Highway 81 was bulldozed to make room for Duncan to expand its hotel and residential base, with the addition of a Holiday Inn Express and a housing development.

DLT cast delivers solid performances

2012-02-20T16:55:00-06:00

Pitch perfect deliveries, almost understated set pieces and colorful — yet, appropriate — costumes came together in tremendous harmony Saturday, when Duncan Little Theatre presented “The Music Man.”
I’ll admit, I haven’t watched the film version of the classic musical since I was in seventh grade.

Commissioners to discuss proceeding with waterline project

2012-02-20T14:48:00-06:00

To replace waterlines at five creek crossings in Rural Water District 4, the Board of Stephens County Commissioners will be taking the next step in the process Tuesday. The board has discuss and take action on an agreement and a Notice to Proceed.

Legacy lives on through award

2012-02-20T10:00:00-06:00

Marion Nottingham made be gone, but his legacy lives on.
This year, Plato Elementary School fifth-grader Caleb Mikel was the recipient of the Stephens County Science Fair award named for Nottingham. The award is the best-in-show honor for the science fair.