Ada News Archives

“He showed great restraint by not deploying his Tazer because of the child.”

A man who reportedly used his 20 month-old daughter as a human shield to avoid being tazed was charged with felony child endangerment. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

THURSDAY DEC. 27, 2007 AA Group to meet Thursday in Ada ADA - The local Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Thursday at p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church at 301 E. Kings Road. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“I do wish the media covered more of the positive aspects of what we're doing over there - the good news - instead of so much of the negative news”

For many Claremore residents, 2008 will be just another year, marked only by a new wall calendar. via Claremore Daily Progress

“This funding is critical when you take into account how much Ada is growing”

Congressman Tom Cole announced today that the FY08 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed by the President recently included $250,000 for construction of a one-million gallon water storage tower in Ada, Okla. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

An employee of Check-n-Go in North Hills Shopping Center was reportedly held at knifepoint by a man who cleaned out the loan company's safe . via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“Here are some pictures of the snow here in Ada, Ok about 10:00 a.m. this morning.”

KTEN WeatherWatcher Krystal Bohanon, of Ada, sent in these pictures of the morning snowfall in Ada, Oklahoma. via KTEN-TV Denison

Two Davis residents died Monday in a head-on collision near Davis and five people were injured in a seperate accident north of Ada. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Ada Arts Council presents the Seem-To-Be-Players to the Dorothy Summers Theatre March 7, 2008, for their performance of "The Ant and the Grasshopper," by Ric Averill. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

By Randy Mitchell Staff Writer A controlled burn quickly got out of control and threatened several homes as well as livestock and barns north of Ada Friday. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“The things the city council has been told we are getting”

By Susan Ingram Staff Writer ADA - It seems like new construction is going on all over town as of late. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Ada Elks Lodge #1640 December Students of the Month are, from left, Trent Sanders of Allen High School, Dustin Wallis of Byng High School, Kala Dobbins of Vanoss High School, Brendan Kellogg of Latta High ... via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“This is my education highlight of the year.”

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., -- This fall, nine Ada-area artists journeyed to Quartz Mountain for a weekend of intensive study with nationally-renowned artists. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“Assistant United States Attorney Ryan M. Roberts represented the government.”

Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CHRISTOPHER JAMES RIGGINS, age 23, of Ada, Oklahoma, pled guilty to False Statements, in violation of Title ... via KTEN-TV Denison

“When I arrived, the driver of the van was dazed and a little in and out of it”

A two-vehicle accident one mile south of Asher on State Highway 3W Tuesday involved a funeral home van transporting a deceased person. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Descendants and other relatives of John D. and Margaret Pearl Smith Hudson met Saturday, Nov. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Chris Clark, president and CEO of Arvest Bank - Shawnee, announces Yancy Spivey has accepted the position of president for its Ada branch, located at 930 N. Country Club Rd. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“We were needing to purchase three buses for the special education program”

Rumors about the Ada High School football coaches were not an issue at the Ada Board of Education meeting held earlier this week. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

The grants are made on the basis of grant proposals presented by the teachers. Teachers may apply for three different grants - Small Grants to Teachers, Experts-in-Residence Program and Ayleen McKeel School ... via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Oklahoma authorities say an Arkansan was among four people killed in a fiery, multi-car pileup along Interstate 40 during the weekend's ice storm. via KATV Little Rock

“Much research has gone into CLEET to ensure that our training responds meaningfully to the ever more difficult challenges facing our law enforcement community.”

The Metal Initiative With its cluster of buildings tightly arranged in a U-shaped configuration, the the new, 124,000-square-foot Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Training Center looks and feels like a ... via Building Operating Management

“It sounded like a bomb exploded.”

A head-on collision northwest of Ada Friday left two dead at the scene and four others fighting for their lives. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Authorities say a car crossed the centerline and slammed head on into another vehicle, killing two people, including a 6-year-old boy, and seriously injuring several others. via KOTV Tulsa News

Click Here for More Locations They come to the aid of those in need in a disaster, no matter how big or small. via KXII-TV Sherman

“I think the many hours contributed toward planning and preparing for the Feast and the way in which the people of Ada come together to celebrate this season really represent how much Christmas spirit this community has.”

A few steps to get into the holiday spirit are to play Christmas music, shop early, wish other people Merry Christmas with a smile, do something nice for someone, volunteer time, decorate, collect food or ... via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Centennial Year also marks the 30th anniversary of an Ada holiday tradition - the Salvation Army Silver Tea. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

Anyone interested in volunteering to help with First Night Ada activities is invited to attend one of two informational meetings Monday, Dec. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

“I found out Tuesday my insurance only covered what I owed on the home and nothing else.”

Citizens Bank of Ada has set up a donation fund account for the benefit of Kari Eldred. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

' Assault charges have been filed against a man accused of hitting a cameraman from an Oklahoma City television station. via NewsOK.com

“Many people do not know that Valley View offers technologies and services that previously were only available in metro hospitals, and that there is no need to make the trip to the city when the care you need is right here at home.”

Valley View announces the addition of a new Director of Development for the Valley View Foundation. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

An Ada woman was charged Friday with felony child endangerment after being arrested for driving under the influence with her two young children in the vehicle. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

WEDNESDAY Nov. 28, 2007 DUI School to meet at Mental Health Center ADA - The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers of Southern Oklahoma, Ada Office, is conducting a 10-hour State Certified Alcohol and ... via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma