Toni Hopper

1 month ago | duncanbanner.com | Toni Hopper

Buying a historical home can bring plenty of surprises, but Seth and Jennifer Bernard also hope it will bring in revenue to help offset some of the expected costs to maintain its integrity. When the W.T. Foreman Prairie House went on the market through a public auction last fall, they talked and prayed about the idea of becoming its next owners. They had only seen it listed a few days before.

1 month ago | duncanbanner.com | Toni Hopper

Local hair stylists said this week the actions of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of HB 1030, regarding the state cosmetology board, will severely impact their industry and the effects and possible damage could be long lasting. Their biggest concern though, is the public health factor. That’s not all. Local professionals indicate there are many issues needing addressed. “There is a public health concern looming,” said third generation stylist, Mandi Davis, who works at The Tower salon in Duncan.

1 month ago | duncanbanner.com | Toni Hopper

COMANCHE – Three new faces sat at the Comanche City Council table when they convened for the regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Prior to the council meeting, Annetta Garlinger, Dylan Savage and Dennis McQuinn took their oath of office so they could get right to business. Right after approving the treasurer’s report, and accepting the consent agenda, there was another switch on the council. kAmqC2J56? w2CC:D H2D 2AA@:?E65 2D >2J@C[ 2?5 $>@<6J s@33:?D DE6AA65 5@H?

1 month ago | duncanbanner.com | Toni Hopper

When news of a new Pope broke last Thursday, Bettie Cooper of Marlow, and Father Oby Zunmas, who oversees the Assumption Catholic Church for Duncan and Marlow, were in different places, but eventually were able to talk about it briefly. Cooper was at the Marlow church for a flower show which the Patio Garden Club was hosting. Just before judging was to begin at noon, she received a text on her phone. kAm“(6’G6 8@E H9:E6 D>@<6[ H6 92G6 2 ?6H !@A6P” D96 6I4=2:>65[ BF:4<=J E6==:?8 @E96C 82C56?

2 months ago | duncanbanner.com | Toni Hopper

MARLOW – City council members approved all items on Tuesday’s monthly agenda, which included a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 12-foot variance request on a fence. The request was from Jack and Hunter Hicks, for the fence at 513 W. Comanche. City manager Jason McPherson said it was on a quarter lot, and the 7-foot fence ran up against a tree. The property is at a controlled intersection, so providing a 12-foot variance would allow a little more space.