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Local Marine Honored for Bravery

1-10-05 – A McAlester Marine, back from a second tour of duty in Iraq, is honored by the Marine Corps. Corporal Jason Sanders is credited with saving the lives of three wounded Marines during a grenade attack...

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Couple Saves Grandchildren from Fire

1-9-05- A Van Alstyne couple saved their grandchildren early Sunday morning as a fire started on their back patio and spread to the kitchen. Danny and Carolyn Kerley awoke to a loud noise coming from...

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Missing Teen Found Safe

1-9-04- Denison police and others spent Sunday searching for a missing Denison teenager. 16 year old Larry Paul Harbin is autistic and does not speak. He was last seen around 10:30 p.m. Saturday evening at his Denison home.

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Atoka Man Killed in Crash

1-9-05- A 73 year old Atoka man was killed after the pickup he was riding in crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer along US highway 69 in Atoka County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Louis Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries.

Accident Injures Eight, Seven Teens

1-8-05- Eight people were injured in a serious accident on I-35 in Love County Saturday morning. The driver of an SUV lost control of the vehicle and flipped. Seven of the eight people injured were teenagers.

Tsunami Death Toll Over 150,000

1-8-05- Two weeks after the tsunami hit, hungry villagers are still emerging from isolated areas of Indonesia. Along the country's flattened coast, rescue workers continue to pull thousands more bodies from the mud and debris.

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Denison ISD Grades Go On-line

1-7-05 - Beginning Monday, parents of students who attend Denison ISD schools will be a computer click away from tracking student progress through on-line grade and attendance reports.

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Former Cop Claims Harassment

1-7-05 – A former police officer at Grayson County College claims to have been fired after being sexually harassed on the job. Evelyn Buntz was fired only two months after filing two sexual harassment complaints.

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Guard Recruiting is Down in Oklahoma

1-7-05 - The Oklahoma Army National Guard is looking for volunteers. The Guard fell 104 recruits short of its target for last year and is 300 behind so far this year. Nationwide, the Army Guard is...

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Burglary and Chase Take Officers on Wild Ride

1-7-05 – A burglary suspect led officers from five different agencies on a high-speed chase Friday morning. Officers say the man threw large objects from the vehicle during the chase, ran cars off the road...

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Police Make Arrests in “Special K” Bust

1-7-05 – Police in Durant say there’s a new trend developing among drug dealers in the area. Authorities are asking veterinarians to lock up prescriptions meant for animals after a recent theft...

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More Help for Family in Need

1-6-05 - A family who received help with presents over Christmas is now getting help once again after a fire damaged their duplex. The Littleton family’s furniture suffered smoke and water damage...

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Robber Takes Ring Off Victim's Hand

1-6-05 - An Ivanhoe man was robbed during broad daylight within sight of the Sherman police department this week – but the thief managed to make off with the victim’s wedding ring.

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Yates Convictions Overturned

1-6-05 – A state appeals court has overturned the capital murder convictions against Andrea Yates and ordered a new trial in the drownings of her children. The Houston mother was serving a life sentence...

Trooper Involved in Chase

1-6-05 – A high speed chase sends a Durant man to jail Wednesday night. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper attempted to make a traffic stop in Silo around 9:30 p.m. The driver, however, took off. The officer clocked the Chevy at 106 mph...

Local FD Gets Federal Grant

1-5-05 -The Randolph Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant of $78,000 from the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments...

Students Hoping 'Change' Makes a Difference

1-5-05 - Local students are coming to the aid of the tsunami victims half a world away. Students in the Sherman ISD are raising money for the American Red Cross, one penny at a time.

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Local Teacher Missing

1-5-05 - A north Texas kindergarten teacher has been missing for more than a week and authorities fear foul play could be involved. Authorities were notified on Monday that Katherine Stobaugh hadn’t been seen since December 28th.

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Missing Girl Found Safe

1-6-05 - The non-custodial mother of a 7-month-old infant girl surrendered the child to Whitesboro authorities Wednesday night - more than 24 hours after taking her. Marissa Andujo is unharmed and doing fine.

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Good Samaritan Hit by Car

1-5-04 – A Sherman man is hospitalized after he was injured helping a stranded driver in Marshall County. 53-year-old Terry Berkey was taken to an Ardmore hospital in critical condition. Around 6:45a.m. Tuesday...

Drive-By Shooting Victim Dies

1-6-04 – The victim in a drive-by shooting in Hugo this week has died. Thirty one year old Reginald Deshon Mitchell was shot twice outside a friend’s home in the 600 block of South E Street Tuesday night. No arrests have been made and three suspects are at large...

Durant & Sherman Compete Over Tyson

1-4-05 - First News has learned that Durant is competing with Sherman to land a new Tyson Foods plant. Sherman put together an incentive package for Tyson two months ago, but one month later...

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Quilts for Kids

1-4-05 - The Sherman Police Department is getting some help when it comes to soothing children who are the victims of crime and accidents. 12 women from Mary's Quilt Shop donated 21 hand-stitched quilts to the PD on Tuesday.

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Theft Ring Busted in Sherman

1-4-05 - Sherman police say they’ve solved a string of burglaries that date back to 2003. They arrested two men late last week that they say are responsible for 18 burglaries - targeting an RV park as well as...

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In The Community

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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