Bennington News

State Senator Jay Paul Gumm, State Representative John Carey and State Representative Paul Roan presented checks for operational funding to 17 rural fire departments in Bryan County.

The U.S. Senate has voted to name two southeastern Oklahoma buildings after former U.S. Rep.

Durant police and many other Oklahoma law enforcement agencies are on the hunt for a man who led police on a high speed pursuit which resulted in two injured officers.

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business First Vote Predicted... 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Last Vote Predicted... 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. "One Minutes" H.R. 3246 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 Begin Consideration of H.R. 3221 - ...

DURANT a ' Charges were filed Thursday afternoon against a former law enforcement officer and his girlfriend accused of manufacturing methamphetamine at a residence in the Bennington area.

A former Bennington police officer is behind bars following an arrest for methamphetamine manufacture, authorities said this morning.

THIS YEAR'S BRYAN County Free Fair is dedicated to Bob Maples and Jolene Reid, who were honored at a luncheon held last week.

A Bennington man accused of shooting his father to death more than two years ago is being housed in a state mental facility.

Police arrested a man Wednesday following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a 5-year-old girl.

Students, sponsors, school administration and faculty were served a spaghetti lunch by the Durant Elks Lodge Thursday afternoon.

DURANT a ' A Bennington man was sentenced to five years in prison for running over and killing a pedestrian.

Noah Chapman puts up insulation in a home near Bennington that is part of the Little Dixie Self Help Housing Program.