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1-21-04 - There is new hope for business to return to Sherman’s old Oscar Mayer plant. It comes more than 3 years after meat processor IBP bought the facility.
The sale happened in the summer of 2002, but shortly afterwards Tyson bought out IBP, and put the decision to move to Sherman on hold. But First News has learned SEDCO believes Tyson is close to a positive decision for the city. SEDCO’s John Boswell says “They continue to assure us that they have plans to use this facility. My hope is that something happens, like an announcement of some sort, by the end of the year." Experts estimate Tyson could bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the area.
Boswell also points out that local companies have been expanding; MEMC has added more than 80 jobs, TI has added 40 and Cooper B-line has added 60. "I think we're bringing the economy back one job at a time and I think people are excited about that," says Boswell. Meanwhile, city officials are awaiting word from Proctor and Gamble owned Folgers about the future of its Sunny Delight juice line.
P&G put the line up for sale last year, and should announced a buyer within 3 to 5 weeks. 80 jobs at the Sherman plant could hinge on the deal.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
