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Savoy Gunman Dies

6-21-05 - The man who shot and killed his wife and her co-worker in Savoy last week is dead. 44-year-old David Wilhelm died Tuesday at a Dallas hospital, 5 days after he killed 40-year-old Andrea Wilhelm of Bonham and 37-year-old Felipe de Leon of Sherman.

Tax Breaks for Seniors

6-21-05 - The cities of Sherman and Denison have recently passed property tax breaks for the elderly and disabled, and now Cooke County could follow suit. County Commissioners voted today to...

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Old J&J Building Sold

6-21-05 – The old Johnson and Johnson building in Sherman has been sold. Actitech, a division of Active Organics, bought the building on Highway 75. The company develops and produces cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

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Firefighters Focus on Fitness

6-21-05 – Sherman firefighters are putting aside their non-emergency activity this week to work on health and fitness. Firefighters will attend three days of classes this week as part of “Stand Down for Firefighter Safety.”

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Ardmore Raises Water/Sewer Rates

6-20-05 - Ardmore residents will soon have to pay more for their water. On Monday night, city commissioners approved a water rate increase for the second time in a year. It will raise rates by...

Tax Exemption Approved In Denison

6-20-05 – The Denison City Council has approved an increase of the homestead exemption. The increase from $7,000 to $15,000 will provide tax relief to home owners over the age of 65.

Family Of Four Ejected From Truck

6-20-05 – A mother and 3 young boys were ejected from their pick-up around 8:30 PM in Sherman Monday night. The woman was attempting to turn into a convenience store on FM 1417 when one boy opened the door.

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Retroplex Booted as City Logo

6-20-05 - Less than 9 months after the city of Sherman made Retroplex part of their logo, city leaders have voted to dump the slogan. The brand has been placed over everything from bumper stickers to...

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Cemetery Running Out of Room

6-20-05 - The city of Lone Grove could soon have new land to add to their full and overcrowded cemetery. Right now plots are all sold out. If residents don't have a space already their family members have to find another cemetery to bury them in.

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Cyclist Killed in Wreck

6-20-05 - A Stonewall man is dead after the bicycle he was riding was hit by a car just west of the Pontotoc County town. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Richard Romero was killed in the accident yesterday.

Drowning Victim Recovered on Lake Texoma

6-20-05 - Searchers found the body of 45-year-old Elgin Heinrich of Choctaw at 6:53pm Monday - more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat to save his son. Heinrich's family was fishing on Father's Day.

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Husband Confesses To Murder

06-18-05 – The husband of a murdered Carter County woman has confessed to killing her. 42-year-old Mark Johnston confessed to the crime while being interviewed by authorities.

Sherman Doctor Dies in Accident

6-17-05 - A prominent Sherman physician was killed in a 2-vehicle accident on US 75 Friday morning. Dr. Sara Swamy was southbound in Van Alstyne when her SUV crossed the median and collided head-on with a semi-truck.

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Not Guilty Verdict in Sherman Murder Trial

6-17-05 – A jury in Sherman found Willie Sanders not guilty for the 2003 shooting death of Robert Parker at the Sherman Housing Authority.Police investigators said Sanders shot Parker after a dispute over a woman.

Damage Reported after Storms Sweep Texoma

6-17-05 – Powerful storms knocked out power and caused damage in some parts of Texoma. In Carter County, one family is lucky to be alive after power lines crashed onto their home...

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Fire Destroys Denison Home

6-17-05 – A house fire in Denison destroys one home early Friday morning and could threaten other nearby houses. Flames broke out in the attack of a house on the corner of Perry and Bond streets around 5:30 a.m.

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Wal-Mart Robbery; Deadly Chase

6-17-05 – An armed man robbed the Wal-Mart in Sherman early Friday morning. But it would turn into a high-speed chase that ended in gunfire three counties away. The robber was killed when police...

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Mother Burned in Kitchen Grease Fire

6-17-05 - A Tishomingo woman was badly burned in a grease fire on Thursday afternoon. 28-year-old Nikki Cheadle is in an Oklahoma City hospital with 2nd and 3rd degree burns on almost...

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Ardmore Budget Largest Yet for Projects

6-16-05 - The city of Ardmore just finished the budget and $41 million of it will go toward new projects. It's the most the city has ever spent. Some of that construction includes a new water treatment facility...

Durant Teacher Dies in Accident

6-16-05 - A loss for the Durant School District overnight - a teacher was killed in car accident. 39-year-old Rhonda Estep died when her car lost control on Highway 69-75 in Colbert. It happened around...

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Motor Home Burns in Lone Grove

6-16-05 - An Ardmore family driving back from Dallas sees a fire on their property from the interstate. Their 2000 Monacco motor home caught on fire on Yorktown Road this afternoon. Electric problems in the refrigerator caused it.

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GC Shutdown Creating Ripple Effect

6-16-05 - General Cable's departure this summer from Bonham is expected to create a ripple effect that will be felt from city hall to local restaurants. The company announced on Wednesday that it would...

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Workplace Shooting Leaves 2 Dead

6-16-05 - An angry husband shot his wife and a co-worker Thursday at a Savoy business before turning the gun on himself. Police say David Wilhelm was estranged from his wife Andrea when he walked into...

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90-year-old Wanders Away from Nursing Home

6-16-05 - The search for a missing nursing home patient in Sherman was called off early Thursday morning, after police found the 90-year-old man in a wooded creek. Around midnight, Oscar Alexander was reported missing...

Looking for Food in Marietta

6-15-05 - The Nichols Dollar Saver in Marietta closed its doors on Saturday for good, but just four days later everyone in town is feeling the impact. It was the only major grocery store in town, and without it...

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Sherman Public Library Summer Reading Club sign ups

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

Southeastern Spring Commencement set for May 11

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

Austin College Commencement Celebration Nearing

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

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