02-08-04-- The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway office in Sherman went up in flames early Sunday morning. Fire officials say luckily, no one was injured, but they estimate the damage could be more than $300,000. Three engines responded to a 911 call from an employee around 6:00am. Several employees were working in the yard near the metal office building when it went up in flames. Burlington Northern ships rock from Texas to Oklahoma and says the trains will continue to run. They have set up an emergency command center and an 18 wheeler will serve as an office until repairs are completed, which company officials say could take up to three months. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, though fire officials say it was likely electrical.
Posted: 11:40 AM - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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
