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(THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of the city of Graham meet with the Young County Arena board Monday, Sept. 12 to discuss ongoing negotiations for a new lease agreement for the arena. Shown from left to right are Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Cathy Partridge, Mayor Neal Blanton, Economic Improvement Corporation President Jack Graham and Interim City Manager Larry Fields.

County, city continue arena lease negotiations

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 11:16am

Negotiations remain ongoing between the city of Graham and Young County on a new lease agreement for the Young County Arena.

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(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | GRMC) A rendering of the planned surgery center for Graham Regional Medical Center. The former Women’s Center will be turned into the planned center. Expansions to the waiting room and patient registration areas are also planned.

GRMC preparing next steps for surgery center project

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 11:16am

Graham Regional Medical Center is preparing to take the next steps forward as it plans to transform the former women’s center into a new surgery center.

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(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | YCSO) Samantha Fowler, 17, was arrested Tuesday on charges of evading arrest in a motor vehicle, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance in penalty group two, under 4 grams, and possession of marijuana, under 2 ounces.

YCSO pursuit ends in Archer County

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 11:16am

A Wichita Falls woman was arrested late Tuesday in Archer County following a vehicle pursuit that began in Young County.

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(FILE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Young County Historical Commission gives a tour of the 1921 Jail during an open house held Saturday, Oct. 8. The organization is seeking a match grant for improvements to the facility.

County historical commission awarded THC matching grant

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 2:38pm

A funding agreement for a matching grant from the Texas Historical Commission to the Young County Historical commission was approved Monday, Nov. 28.

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(FILE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Author Greg Coker signs an autograph for his book ‘Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don’t Miss,’ in 2021 at Brother’s Smokehouse. Coker will be one of over 20 authors that is attending the inaugural Young County Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Library of Graham.

Library of Graham hosting Young County Book Festival

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 2:38pm

The inaugural Young County Book Festival will be held next Saturday at the Library of Graham with over 20 national, regional and local authors who will discuss, sell and sign their books.