Voters in Stephens County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 6 elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Angela Dunagan said.
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 8, 2021 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
EL RENO — When he enlisted last year, Specialist Trevor Ford never envisioned he’d spend his days helping his state and community respond to a deadly pandemic.
A Comanche County teenager faces two charges of manslaughter, according to court documentation, following a wreck dating back to September 2020 that claimed the life of two with ties to the Duncan community.
Oklahoma’s current trend with new positive cases continues to reflect community transmission, which can be reduced by keeping 6 feet of physical distance from others, wearing face coverings when around individuals from outside the household, avoiding touching your face, and regular hand-washing.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County continues to show a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.
Duncan City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting flowed a little out of order on Tuesday night but ultimately saw the temporary mask resolution extended in city limits for another several weeks and other city business handled.
Friday, March 12, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 6 elections.
Duncan High School’s ninth annual week of philanthropy is officially upon the Duncan Demons.
Mayor Ritchie Dennington proclaimed February as Black History and Heritage Month in Duncan during Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled council meeting.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Advocates on Wednesday said state health officials are struggling to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Black residents around the state.
Duncan crews continue monitoring a fire situation Wednesday that began Tuesday afternoon near the Duncan Bypass and burned up nearly 250 acres of land.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County continues to show a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday.
Column: When you normally think of a tank, you think of a big, heavy machine sporting lots of metal. This week, The Duncan Banner received a Tank of its own for Take Out Tuesday, but this Tank came with a much softer side — fur, a wet nose, a tail and a beautiful, wide smile.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Last week's winter weather disrupted the state’s plans to give health care workers, first responders and Oklahomans 65-plus their necessary COVID-19 booster vaccination, a top health official said Tuesday.
Emergency fire crews are working to put out a fire in the area of Red Robin Road between Gatlin and Camelback in Duncan. The work has caused closure to the Bypass between these areas and emergency personnel are rerouting traffic. The Banner will publish more information as it becomes available.
The Duncan Little Theatre (DLT) prepares to open their first show of the year, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” this week.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County added another new COVID-19 death to the running count as of Tuesday, Feb. 23.
The Stephens County Commissioners met Monday, Feb. 22 for their regularly scheduled weekly meeting during which they discussed a bid, approved pay claims and a cooperative agreement.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The natural gas costs incurred by utility providers trying to keep the heat and lights on in Oklahoma during the past two weeks are expected to cost consumers billions of dollars, officials said Monday.
A Marlow woman who was arrested on the weekend of Feb. 12 faces 113 charges related to the second degree murder of a woman and a puppy mill operation at the accused’s home.
After Sunday’s report showed five deaths related to COVID-19 in Stephens County, Monday’s report showed no deaths and still a downward trend in active COVID-19 cases.
For anyone looking to start a winter garden project, OSU Extension Unit has some tips for starting seeds indoors during the colder months.
Tax season is officially here and community members can now file for free via the Duncan Public Library (DPL) computers and online access.
A study released on Tuesday by a personal finance website ranks Oklahoma as one of the least educated states in the country.
As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancellations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Oklahoma Blood Institute is alerting potential donors that new eligibility rules allow more people to give the gift of life.
Sunday’s report from the State Department of Health reported an additional five related COVID-19 deaths in Stephens County.
Additional resources will make an appearance soon for those in need of a little extra help through struggling times.
The love of art not only springs from talent and education, but also from the drive to get better in what you love to do through practicing and pursuing goals.
AARP Oklahoma invites community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program. The application deadline is April 14, 2021. Grants fund quick-action projects ranging from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to…
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Duncan Public Library will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 at the Duncan Public Library.
Active cases in Stephens County and Oklahoma continued a downward trend Saturday as the State Department of Health reported a decrease of 877 active cases in the state and Stephens County saw a drop of 24 active cases.Stephens County is at 4,615 positive cases with 60 deaths and 4,378 total …
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK), now offers multiple health plan options with this week's opening of the federal marketplace's Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in response to the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Oklahoma’s current trend with new positive cases continues to reflect community transmission, which can be reduced by keeping 6 feet of physical distance from others, wearing face coverings when around individuals from outside the household, avoiding touching your face, and regular hand-washing.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Over the past five years, Robert Ruiz, executive director of ChoiceMatters, has tried to help thousands of parents in what he describes as underserved communities find schools that best fit their children’s needs.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County showed a decrease in active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The White House announced Thursday that President Joe Biden has approved Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's request for a disaster declaration in response to a winter storm.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet Thursday, accomplishing the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on Mars.
Due to weather, the Duncan Little Theatre (DLT) production of “Little Footsteps” will reschedule their performances for 7:30 p.m. on March 11-12 at The Moose Lodge, located 1712 W. Seminole Road, in Duncan.
The Duncan Banner staff is working to compile a list of school closures and canceled events, restaurants or special services available to those in need as a result the current and upcoming weather conditions. If you have a school closure, canceled an event or know of one that has been cancel…
Stephens County had another death related to COVID-19 listed in the Thursday report from the State Department of Health, bringing the county to 60 related deaths due to COVID-19.
In a time where it’s difficult to socialize and connect with others in large surroundings, a virtual women’s conference hopes to bring questions answered and friendships made.
The Duncan Banner staff is working to compile a list of school closures and canceled events, restaurants or special services available to those in need as a result the current and upcoming weather conditions. If you have a school closure, canceled an event or know of one that has been cancel…
OKLAHOMA CITY — After nearly two hours of discussion, a divided panel of Oklahoma utility regulators issued an emergency order Tuesday night that prioritizes powering homes over large commercial and industrial businesses if the power or natural gas grid can’t fully support all of the operations.
Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a merry brand of malice that made him one of the most powerful voices on the American right, influencing the rightward push of conservatism and the rise of Donald Trump, died Wednesday. H…
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 16, 2021 — Variants of Covid-19 from Brazil, South Africa and the United Kingdom are circulating in the U.S. With vaccinations up and case numbers down nationwide, will the mutations undo recent progress?
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and with cold weather blanketing the area, we decided to feature three cats from the Stephens County Humane Society in lieu of hosting Take Out Tuesday this week.
The State Health Department's daily report indicates Stephens County added another new COVID-19 death to the running count as of Wednesday, Feb. 17.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House State and Federal Redistricting Committee was appointed Friday to continue the House’s public-focused redistricting process throughout the 2021 legislative session.
A collision after sunset Tuesday sent one to the hospital in critical condition, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP).
The City of Duncan put out a call for volunteers within the community for inclement weather and the need of shelter services.
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ADA [ndash] Jennifer Sue (Myers) Jennings, 48, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Memorial services for Jennifer will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at Estes-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, Oklahoma with Rev. Donna Gustin officiating.
ADA [ndash] Services for Elizabeth Lenora Lawrence, 73, of Ada are 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church, Dr. Rusty Fuller, and Revs. David Gray and Don Sayre will officiate. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Trice Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Lenora passed away Saturday…
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