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Madill's three-point plan

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When Madill City Manager James Fulligim appointed Donny Raley to interim Chief of Police earlier this year, Fullingim gave him a threepoint plan to work on for the Madill Police Department. First was to work on recruitment for the department, second was to make efforts to “Build Better Relationships” with other city departments, and third was to encourage more “Community Policing” and working on community relations.

POLICE BLOTTER

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Assault : Isaiah Dawson, a 21-year-old male from Gainesville, Texas was arrested on April 18 for Domestic Abuse/Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon,AssaultandBattery with a Dangerous Weapon

Rix Quinn: Have people evolved?

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Have people evolved much? We humans possess remarkable powers. We can walk, run, swim, and even fly (if we hold a boarding pass).Othercreaturesaren’t so adaptable.

TFD: In critical need

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We are in critical need of firefighters. Requirements to be a firefighter are: At least 18 years of age, able to pass background check and interview with the fire chief. Males and females are accepted.

Madill family hosts mower races for everyone

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Once a month starting in March and going through October, spectators can watch a race that is unique and entertaining. The Texoma Lawn Mower Racing Association is part of a little known racing circuit where spectators can see people of all ages racing flat karts, winged karts, and yes lawn mowers and what is known as a mow rod, a hot rod lawn mower.

The Marshall County Sheriff's race has begun

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Many MC residents are aware that the election for sheriff is fast-approaching. There are three candidates running for the position. Incumbent SheriffDonaldYow, Ken Grace and Danny Cryer all wish to fill the sheriff's office seat.

Ken Grace

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I have had property in Marshall County since 1982, lived here full time since 2020. My law enforcement background started in 1974 with the Bethany Police Department. After seven years, the Chief was appointed to be the Oklahoma County Sheriff. I went with him and returned in 1998 as Chief Deputy. I then moved to Ardmore and started the Dickson Police Department. After that, I was hired at the Carter County Sheriff Office as Undersheriff. A short time later, the sheriff died and I was appointed sheriff. After two and a half terms, I was hiredasArdmorePoliceChief and retired in 2020.

Danny Cryer

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Danny  Cryer is running as the Independent candidate for the Sheriff race. He is the former Marshall County Sheriff. He will face the winner oftheRepublicanPrmary race in November.