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A year-and-a-half-long bike tour took Graham native Steve Holman on a journey across the country and provided an opportunity for him to make connections and see sights few will ever experience. Traveling through back highways, interstates and dirt roads, Holman has made his way back home to Graham.

The journey started in March 2021, with 1,712 miles covered in the first month of the tour. His motivation for starting the trip was to live life to the fullest after finding out about his health condition. 

Three juveniles were involved in a 50-mile vehicle pursuit early Sunday which started in Young County and ended outside Wichita Falls in Lakeside City. The pursuit involved the Young County Sheriff’s Office, Olney Police Department, Archer City Police Department, Archer County Sheriff’s Office and DPS.

At 12:36 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, a YCSO deputy attempted to stop a white 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup for a traffic violation while heading west of Graham on U.S. Hwy. 380. The vehicle accelerated to speeds over 100 mph.

Graham Hospital District approved their FY 2023 budget and tax levy following a public hearing held Wednesday. The Board of Directors approved the proposed tax rate of $0.319184 per $100 valuation, which matches, but does not exceed the voter approval tax rate.

According to the Tax Rate Calculation Sheet filed by the district, the total taxable value on properties within the district increased from $917,823,302 in 2021 to $1,064,161,343 in 2022, which includes $8,460,167 in taxable value of new improvements and new personal property located in new improvements.

Area fire units and the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) responded Wednesday to a grass fire on FM 61, near Burch Road in Graham.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, Graham Fire Department, Olney Fire Department, and a deputy with the Young County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a grass fire on FM 61, approximately five miles northwest of Graham. At 4:35 p.m., GFD called the forest service and the Burkburnett Task Force from TAMFS was sent to assist. Both ends of FM 61 were closed around the same time.

After a two-year lapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Evening Lions Club is bringing the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus back to Graham next week. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the club which provides an annual scholarship for a Graham High School senior and supports other community outreach.

Nine Young County entities will soon be receiving a substantial amount in unexpected funds. The entities will be receiving special-use donations from Young County as part of a distribution of 2022 electrical cooperative capital credits. The decision was approved Monday, Sept. 26 during a meeting of the Young County Commissioner’s Court.

Graham ISD, Graham Regional Theatre, Olney Community Library and Art Center, Library of Graham, Virginia’s House, Olney ISD, Newcastle ISD, Young County 4-H and the Young County Child Welfare Board will each receive approximately $63,207.

The Graham Community Foundation announced a new project Saturday to share Graham’s history with future generations. The Graham Archivist Project will feature years of Graham’s history compiled by Young County and Graham Historian Dorman Holub into exhibits at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center.

Graham Area United Way kicked off its fundraising campaign Friday announcing the organization has reached 48% of its 2022-2023 goal of $100,000. The nonprofit organization raises funds within the community through the campaign to benefit local partnered agencies.

After more than two years, a Graham man was sentenced Tuesday on charges of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle and intoxicated assault with a vehicle, causing substantial bodily injury. Jeremy Scott Gilmore, 46, pleaded guilty to both charges.

Three Graham men have been arrested on alleged charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and engaging in organized criminal activity. Lawrence Zackery Don Whitlock, 27, and Jordan Paul Gonzales, 33, were arrested Tuesday, Sept. 13. Timothy Scott Teadt, 42, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 20 on the alleged charges.

Gonzales and Whitlock both bonded out of the Young County Jail on Friday, Sept. 16. Teadt bonded out of the Young County Jail on the same day of his arrest. All three had a total bond amount of $100,000.