Duncan High School hosted a virtual ceremony a couple of weeks ago in recognition of the Class of 2020, though an in-person graduation took place Thursday, June 4, 2020. Duncan’s Class of 2020 graduation was cut short due to lightning in the area and a storm that made the graduates scramble …

Schools is out for the kids and summer is approaching. 

Main Street Duncan plans to boost business activity in its district with activities for the whole family scheduled throughout the month of June.

The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday a local hospital will receive funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to expand telehealth capabilities.

The final three graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 in Velma-Alma, Duncan and Comanche are scheduled to take place June 4 and June 5.

The deadline to register to vote or update voter registration for Oklahoma’s Primary election is Friday, June 5. With social distancing in play, how will you plan to cast your ballot when voting in the June 30 election?

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is pleased to share that the Attorney General has announced the agency can continue its release of COVID-19 data beyond county levels.

Local coffee roastery and shop Viridian Coffee looks to help a local organization with a fundraiser this week.

The deadline to register to vote or update voter registration for Oklahoma’s Primary election is Friday, June 5.

From semifinalist to finalist, Vanessa R. Cassidy earned the prestigious scholarship awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

United Way of Stephens County will set up shop to give out pet food to those in need Thursday, June 4.

With patience comes progress and a new space for those helping meet a need in the community.

A southern accent, weekly visits to the beauty shop and becoming runner up to Miss Louisiana all describe a lifelong journey of memories from one local 102 year old.

A local Barbershop group will plan for a spring 2021 performance as a result of the postponement of one of their March 2020 annual shows. 

When the temperature goes up in Oklahoma, that means Free Fishing Days are near.

As of this advisory, there are 6,805 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.

After success at their most recent COVID-19 testing drive-thru event, leadership with Urgent Med in Duncan announced a second testing day.

A crowd of several dozen people gathered in Memorial Park alongside Stephens County Sheriff’s deputies, Duncan firefighters and Duncan Police officers for a peaceful demonstration Monday night.

Duncan Fire Department responded to a car fire on 12th and Bois D’Arc, near Stripes on Tuesday afternoon. The fire happened before 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. The fire department reported no injuries at this time.

As of this advisory, there are 6,692 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.

Calling all pups! It’s time to sport your favorite summer beach gear with your owner.

Marlow Police arrested a man on a warrant after neighbors reported he exposed himself to them and shouted profanity.

Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man for violating sex offender registration protocols by residing at a different address from the one listed on his record, according to court documents.

After stopping late fees in March, City of Duncan announced Sunday, May 31, 2020, they would resume late fee collection later this month.

Smiles, laughter and joy are brought to many kids at Christmas through the kindness of the community during the year.

The Stephens County Commissioners met June 1 at a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss returning meetings to the Stephens County Courthouse.

OSDH announced its COVID-19 data tracker will continue reporting active and recovered COVID-19 cases by county only, as permitted by State law, but will no longer publish COVID-19 data by city, zip code, or by long-term care and nursing home facility due to the State’s Catastrophic Emergency Declaration expiring May 31.

Following the governor and City of Marlow’s guidelines, the Marlow Martial Arts Academy owners started their plan to re-opening on May 18, only this time in a new building.

A local fiber mill specializing in weaving fibers through processing alpaca and llama fleece spun its way into Stephens County in 2019 as part of an existing business expansion and now, a store will open June 12.

Marlow High School hosted their drive-in graduation ceremony, May 22. Graduates were seated with their family in their vehicles in the parking lot of the gym, awaiting their turn for the stage.

School is out and summer is upon us. Following suit of the many summers before, One True Light’s Spokes for Hope Program will serve up free summer meals to kids in the community.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duncan Little Theatre (DLT) announced the organization will now take an “intermission” after rescheduling or canceling most of its programs.