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Pott. County Sheriff's office investigates man's death in Friday grass fire

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office on Friday reported an 84-year-old man was found dead in Bethel Acres after what began as a controlled burn turned into a wildfire. Pottawatomie County CID Captain Travis Palmer, who said the medical examiner will determine the man's cause of death, said this appears to be an accidental death.

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ODOC graduates largest correctional officer class since academy overhaul

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections proudly welcomes 54 new correctional officers – the largest graduating class since the agency revamped its training academy in May 2023. Since then, more than 380 officers have graduated from nine academies.The officers completed an intensive eight-week program designed to strengthen safety, security and rehabilitation efforts within ODOC facilities.

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