Stephens County News

Several Marlow police officers have been accused of abusing their power and ignoring the law.

Nancy Powers is a grandmother with an idea that has children wrapped up snuggly after bath-time. She and other crafters will fill two rooms at the Stephens County fairgrounds front building with their handmade items for the annual Duncan Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Association's craft show on Friday and Saturday.

Authorities say an 18-year-old Loco resident was killed in an single-vehicle accident in Stephens County.

Stephens County elected officials met with county commissioners to review changes in the employee personnel handbook.

Election Day stands for two things - The right to vote and the opportunity to eat pancakes.

It was no Halloween treat when power was out in most of Duncan and Marlow just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday night.

On Tuesday, Stephens County Sheriff deputies and the District Attorney Drug Task Force apprehended and arrested a man who claimed to be Frank Louis Patillo of Norman.

At least three law enforcement officers, including the police chief, have been put on administrative leave at the Marlow Police Department, NEWS 9 has confirmed.

It has been said that through reading people can be brought closer together. That statement could not have been more true than at the 1st Annual Chisholm Trail Book Festival this past Saturday.

Duncan Police Officer Audrey Clark, described as the officer with a heart of gold, received an artful ice statue bearing fresh-baked donuts at her retirement reception Thursday.

In less than four months, two cases have been dismissed in Stephens County District Court because Marlow police officers didn't conduct proper investigations.

The contract whacks 17 days from the school year for budget-cutting reasons. It has education advocates incensed that Hawaii is drastically cutting the academic calendar at a time when it already ranks near the bottom in national educational achievement.

Motorists on S. H. 37 west of Tuttle have been slowing down for road construction since work began on July 6. The four-mile, $5 million project is being financed with federal funds and is expected to be completed within 300 calendar days, weather permitting.

A case against a man for trafficking methamphetamine was tossed out of court Friday after two Marlow Police officers testified and evidence was inconsistent with their testimonies.

"The physical scars all over my stomach, hips and breast are deep and ugly, and the mental scars the rest of my life;" Heart wrenching words written in pencil by a child.

A firefighter enters a burning building using only his senses to explore his way and search for a downed fellow firefighter.

Heads nodded throughout the program as Gloria King, Oklahoma community education program specialist, talked about "WD-40, duct tape and baling wire," recently at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center.

Duncan's city council is considering banning drivers from using cell phones in the Stephens County town.

A preliminary hearing held June 29 revealed evidence that was in the defendant's favor.

Stephens County authorities are looking for the person sliced the brake lines on the pickup truck of the county undersheriff.