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Private cemetery, indigent remains among commission considerations

County commissioners on Monday gave preliminary approval to a private cemetery and discussed the handling of unclaimed remains

Michael D. Smith

March 11, 2024
County Government, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

County agrees to build brush truck for Tatums FD

Commission president Bill Baker said that the volunteer fire department has found a cab and chassis that can be used to build out a brush…

Michael D. Smith

March 4, 2024
News

New hires bring hopes of renewed activity at county extension office

The lean staffing at the Carter County OSU Extension Office was filled out last month after the hiring of two new educators

Michael D. Smith

March 1, 2024
Ardmore City Hall, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

Live Interview: John Credle, Jr.

In February 2024, Ardmore City Commissioner John Credle, Jr. sat down with Carter Observer to talk about an uncontested second term, houseless Ardmoreites, and the…

Michael D. Smith

February 27, 2024
County Government, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

Quick county commission meeting approves big purchase for Ratliff City FD

The Ratliff City Fire Department will receive a $20,000 defibrillator similar to other departments have across the county

Michael D. Smith

February 26, 2024
Ardmore City Hall, Audio, Featured, Government, Multimedia, News

Live Interview: David Plesher

The Ardmore City Commissioner talks about his uncontested second term and what to expect for the next three years

Michael D. Smith

February 22, 2024
County Government, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

Commission approves HVAC unit for health department

One agenda item was tabled due to the one commissioner’s absence.

Michael D. Smith

February 20, 2024

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Ardmore City Hall, Government, News

Winter retreat provides commission with in-depth city updates

Michael D. Smith

March 7, 2025

Streets, drainage, infrastructure among hot topics for Ardmore’s elected leadership during their winter retreat on Tuesday More

New extractor tools coming to Ardmore firefighters

February 4, 2025
Fire departments to receive equipment upgrades

February 3, 2025
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January 31, 2025
No boundaries for Lone Grove filing period

January 24, 2025
$144.9M school bond proposal to be decided by voters

January 24, 2025

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Ardmore City Hall, Government, News

Rose Hill Cemetery to offer urn inurnment with columbarium

Michael D. Smith

March 21, 2023

ARDMORE – Space for the cremated remains of up to 48 people at a city cemetery was given…

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County Government, Government, News

Old highway materials to be recycled at lower cost

Michael D. Smith

February 13, 2023

The county received about 8,000 tons of concrete from the US-70 project that must be crushed before storage…

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County Government, Government

Commercial lending mechanism not expanding to Carter County

Michael D. Smith

January 31, 2023

The complex funding mechanism that is tied to a special assessment on tax records rather than a traditional…

Read More: Commercial lending mechanism not expanding to Carter County
County Government, Government, News

County commission acts on mileage reimbursement, vehicle lease agreements

Michael D. Smith

January 18, 2023

Commissioners could not think of a time in over 10 years when county employees were reimbursed for using…

Read More: County commission acts on mileage reimbursement, vehicle lease agreements
County Government, Government, News

Contentious nomination sends Lee-Brinkman to CED board

Michael D. Smith

January 9, 2023

ARDMORE – The Carter County Commission on Monday appointed Commissioner Berry Lee-Brinkman to the Circuit Engineering District board…

Read More: Contentious nomination sends Lee-Brinkman to CED board
County Government, Government, News

County commission approves $2.8 million in upgrades to courthouse, administrative offices

Michael D. Smith

December 5, 2022

Contracts approved by the commission on Monday include new courthouse windows and a remodel of Annex II

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Government, News, Wilson City Hall

Water tower updates stall, Wilson council seeks repairs for senior citizens center

Michael D. Smith

October 31, 2022

The Wilson City Council in October tabled action on water tower updates, approved starting senior citizen center repairs

Read More: Water tower updates stall, Wilson council seeks repairs for senior citizens center
News

Open house answers questions about pollutant from Ardmore industry

Michael D. Smith

October 22, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency is collecting data from an Ardmore medical sterilization facility to inform the public of…

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County Government, Government, News

Fire weather conditions expected through week, county burn ban continues

Michael D. Smith

October 22, 2022

Numerous fire hazards exist across the Texoma region and multiple agencies are warning against activities that could spark…

Read More: Fire weather conditions expected through week, county burn ban continues
County Government, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

Private roads spark development discussion among county commissioners

Michael D. Smith

October 17, 2022

Commissioners sent a proposed development back to add language that private roads will not be maintained.

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