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🌱 Duncan nurse honored for helping collapsed marathon runner
Duncan, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Duncan! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Duncan nurse honored for helping collapsed marathon runner
- Remembering Kathleen Billington, 93, who spent childhood years in Duncan
Also on today's calendar: Hora Del Cuento! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 40.
- Friday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oklahoma Nurses Association Honors Nursing Excellence (myamericannurse.com) — Duncan oncology nurse Chadell Atkinson earned Oklahoma Nurses Association recognition after stepping forward to help a runner who collapsed near the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon finish line. Atkinson, who works at Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, was among nurses honored in the association's 2026 awards. 
• Kathleen Billington (poncacitynews.com) — Kathleen Billington, whose childhood included time in Duncan, died October 30 at age 93. A longtime Ponca City resident and former St. Mary's School secretary, she will be remembered at a November 13 rosary at Trout Funeral Home Chapel and a November 14 funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
📸 Around Duncan
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Upcoming Events in
Duncan
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★ Featured events ★
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Duncan-Red River Technology Center →
Red River Technology Center, Red River Technology Ctr, 3300 W Bois D'Arc Ave, Duncan
7:00 pm
Tuesday November 17
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Other local events
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Mastering Holiday Pitfalls →
DRH Conference Center – Room 2/3, 1415 Whisenant Drive, Duncan
5:00 pm -
Childbirth: The Breast Way →
DRH Conference Center – Room 2/3, 1415 Whisenant Drive, Duncan
6:00 pm -
Empowered Beginnings: Breastfeeding Class →
DRH Conference Center – Room 2/3, 1415 Whisenant Drive, Duncan
6:00 pm -
Employee Retirement and Pension Board →
Duncan OK
9:00 am -
Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
Duncan OK
5:30 pm -
Main Street Duncan Regular Meeting →
Main Street Duncan office, 828 W. Main St., Duncan -
Hora Del Cuento! →
Duncan Public Lbry, 2129 N Hwy 81, Duncan
4:00 pm -
3rd Saturday Studio: Chisholm Trail Heritage Center →
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West, Chisholm Trail Heritage Ctr & Garis Gallery of the American West, 1000 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan
1:00 pm -
Community Prayer Night: Pray for Children in Duncan →
Connection Church Duncan, 3085 U.S. 81, Duncan
6:30 pm -
Duncan Public Library Board Regular Meeting →
Duncan Public Library, Board room, 3785 N Hwy 81, Duncan
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City Council Meeting →
City Council Chambers, 18 South 7 th St., Duncan
5:15 pm
Thursday November 12
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
Sunday November 22
Tuesday November 24
📣 Duncan Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Creative Bus Sales posted a job opening for Back Counter Parts in Duncan. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Server in Duncan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duncan here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- The 7 Can't-Miss Towns In Oklahoma (worldatlas.com)
Ok Duncan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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