Stephens County News

A Marlow chemical plant was burglarized and vandalized by unknown suspects sometime over the weekend, said Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney.

Authorities say a small earthquake shook parts of southern Oklahoma, but no damage was reported.

On Tuesday, Arvest Bank and the Walton Family Foundation presented check donations to four organizations in the Stephens County area.

An earthquake shook parts of southeastern Oklahoma last night. State geological experts say it struck about six miles northeast of Velma in Stephens County, but they've received reports of people in parts of Carter County saying they felt the ground shake.

VELMA a ' Authorities say a small earthquake shook parts of southern Oklahoma, but no damage was reported.

Jason Hicks, a law enforcement veteran and experienced businessman, will seek the District 6 office of district attorney.

Preparations for the Stephens County Community Christmas Dinner are underway. The board members, Sonny Webb, president, Daisy Lawler, secretary, Clinton Murphree, Jessie Murphree, Larry Lawler, Bill Bunn, Bill Ford, Julia Allen, Gary Douglas, Al Hinshaw, Bruce Akins and Melvin Jones all have their jobs to do.

Whether it's making a new friend, dining on good food or getting an opportunity to help out, everyone should have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Doyle Volunteer Fire Department will be getting a new cutter tool with pump, engine and hose soon, but the hopes are they won't have to use them.

The Stephens County Health Department hosted another H1N1 vaccination blitz Friday and Saturday for people who fall into the target group of receivers.

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.