The Duncan Banner Local News

Stephens Co. Relay takes on Five Star Challenge

2012-05-25T14:00:17-05:00

The Relay For Life of Stephens County has accepted the Five Star Challenge.

Money helps save lives of cancer victims

2012-05-25T13:17:06-05:00

According to the American Cancer Society, 18,670 Oklahoma residents were diagnosed with cancer in 2010, and every dollar raised from the Relay for Life events goes toward multiple types of service and research toward the cancer research and patient care.

Council OKs library boiler proposal

2012-05-25T12:12:57-05:00

The Duncan Public Library could be getting a new boiler to replace its current model.

Duncan’s Smith named Republican Party ‘Rising Star’

2012-05-25T10:09:39-05:00

As Adam Smith watched Steve Fair, Stephens County Republican chairman, climb the stage during the 2012 Oklahoma State Republican Convention to announce this year’s Rising Star award, he had no idea his name was about to be called.

Velma town council approves storm siren bid

2012-05-25T08:00:21-05:00

The town of Velma is making the next step in replacing its old storm sirens after the town council approved a bid Tuesday evening from the lowest bidder.

Relay For Life section coming Sunday

2012-05-24T11:50:58-05:00

Look for the Relay For Life special section in Sunday’s edition of the Duncan Banner.

Health department conducting survey into state of area

2012-05-24T11:00:44-05:00

In order to assess what a community is in need of in terms of healthier living, it must first know its strengths and weaknesses.

Central High FFAers to head to nation’s capital

2012-05-24T10:00:18-05:00

CENTRAL HIGH — Two Central High FFA officers will soon discover leadership opportunities in Washington, D.C.

City council decides to continue Main Street Program

2012-05-24T10:00:08-05:00

The Main Street Duncan program will continue to breathe life into Duncan’s downtown, as a result of the Duncan City Council’s approval.

The show’s on the road

2012-05-24T08:30:27-05:00

Celebrities were in town Tuesday, but they fit in just like they were a part of Duncan. And in a way, they are.