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Charles Edward Imotichey, Sr., 72, a lifelong Sulphur and Mill Creek area resident, was born on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1951, in Sulphur, to Edward and Imogene (Wright) Imotichey. He passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Tulsa.

Edwin Don “Ed” Phillips was born November 9, 1944, in Oklahoma City, to the late William E. and Grace (Drake) Phillips. He died on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 79. Ed and the former Ms. Betty L. Statley were united in marriage on August 19, 1967, in Sindey, NE. To this union were born two sons, Jason and Scott.

The Sulphur cross country programs will welcome some new faces leading the programs this fall, as the Dogs and Lady Dogs look to continue to build out what has become a strong program in the last decade.

The Sulphur Lady Bulldogs will raise the curtain on the 2024 fastpitch season on August 12 at Wynnewood.

Randon Thomasson, left, of Sulphur, competed the AIM World Youth Championship week during the ATA Grand in Sparta, Illinois. Randon represented the Oklahoma Dusters Team in sporting clays, skeet, and trap events held July 24-29th. The Oklahoma sub JR team finished 3rd overall in singles.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management today announced opening of the application period for the new Emergency Response Capability and Impacts Grant Program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, July 31, Governor Kevin Stitt held a ceremonial signing of HB3936, which updates current law with clear and concise language that will help prosecute crimes related to child sexual abuse.

August Kick Off

Against the backdrop of major construction occurring on the campus of Sulphur High School, board of education members were updated on several happenings going on at the school during the regular meeting Monday night.

Sulphur High School’s new gymnasium is rapidly taking shape this week with the steel framework going up. In the background, the construction of district’s auditorium is also well underway. These two facilities and others including classrooms and a host of other additions are part of a $35 million bond project passed by Sulphur School District voters.

John Holman, OSU Extension Ag Educator and county director celebrated his retirement after 11 years of service in Murray county. Holman was very involved with the county 4-H program as well as working with the state Blue Thumb water conservation and water monitoring program.

Earlene Blagg Chandler, born on November 23, 1940, in Sulphur, to the late Earl and Mable (Van Orden) Blagg, departed this world on the evening of Friday, July 19, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the blessed age of 83, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was greeted at Heaven’s gates by her daughter Kellie Ann and her beloved siblings Leon Blagg, Don Blagg and Kaye Young, as well as her parents.