Masonic Charity Foundation Grant Helps OSD’s Senior Citizens’ Hearing Aid Program

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma awarded a $125,000 grant to Oklahoma School for the Deaf to purchase hearing aids for low-income senior citizens: (from left) Grand Master of the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma John Carter, OSD Superintendent Dr. Heather Laine, OSD Equipment Distribution Program coordinator Renate Neal and Masonic Charity Foundation President Neil Stitt.

Deputies Nab Two In Big Weed Haul On I-35

Murray County deputy Mike Woods and his k-9 partner, Max, successfully interdicted about 30 pounds of marijuana on an I-35 traffic stop recently. PHOTO COURTESY MURRAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

News

Council, School Board Elections Set Tuesday

Gary Tingle

Sulphur City Council and school board candidates in two local districts are making their final pitches to voters as Tuesday’s election approaches.

As the trees and daffodils begin to bloom along the downtown sidewalks, organizers are busy preparing for the 11th annual Artesian Arts Festival, a daylong celebration of First American art and cul

Statewide election activity officially begins at :008 a.m. Wednesday, April 3rd, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Murray County Election Board said today.

Obituaries

Donna Marie Smith

Donna Marie Smith, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home in Sulphur. Donna was born on October 6, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Harry and Maude (Meely) Cruse.

Mary M Herring

Mary M Herring was born July 10, 1946 to John H Pitman and Ida Mae (Hallock) Pitman. She passed away on March 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her husband and 3 daughters.

Funeral services for Sandra Jean “Sandy” Breeden will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Hale’s Memorial Chapel in Sulphur, with Pastor Willard McCartney, Jr officiating.

Sports

Girls 4th In Marlow Golf Tourney

Sulphur girl’s golf team members are shown after competing at Marlow on Monday. Pictured are, from left, BrookeLynn Gaddy, Landry Couch, Paisley Eason, Reagan Watson and Emrie Williams.

Dogs Go 2-1 In Games Over Spring Break, Monday

Sulphur Bulldog baseball team members are pictured recently during their media day event. The team was in action over spring break and on Monday. PHOTO BY SABRINA DUCK

Sulphur bounced back after a loss last Monday to win two games over spring break in southeast Oklahoma, as the Dogs beat Durant 3-2 and Hugo 14-7 last week.

SULPHUR, Okla. – Four-person teams and hole sponsors are encouraged to sign up now for the Oklahoma for the Deaf Foundation’s Fifth Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Monday,April 29.

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