Jul 18, 2008 | The Enid News
Run for the Fallen participants stop at every mile, remember a soldier killed in Iraq
After a long run Thursday along Oklahoma 11, Jon Bellona looked forward to a soak in the tub.
Parents, businesses work to keep prom night safe
“We're doing great on fundraising”
For the 15th year, parents and businesses throughout Woodward are working to provide a fun, safe setting for students on prom night - or actually the next morning. via Woodward News
THE NORMAN TRANSCRIPT NORMAN, Okla. - Do you know where your cabinet is? A Norman house builder does, and so do police, thanks to a GPS unit installed in a cabinet that was later stolen. via Woodward News
Luncheon set Friday Enid High School Class of 1945 will host a spring luncheon 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Ramada Inn meeting room, 3005 W. Garriott. via The Enid News
Teacher of the Year reception Wednesday
“Education is very important to all of us and we need to treasure our teachers - all of them”
The spotlight will shine on Woodward's teachers Wednesday in the Josie Adams Cultural Center. via Woodward News
House Speaker Chris Benge's apology for Oklahoma House Committee Chair Guy Liedmann's refusal to allow Chad Smith, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, to speak at a recent committee meeting was the right ... via Woodward News
Tyler Coker named OU Outstanding Sophomore
Tyler Coker, a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma majoring in International Studies, was honored Friday, March 28, at the Campus Awards Program. via Purcell Register
Floodwaters separate mother, toddler
TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS PEGGS, Okla. - Emergency service and rescue workers returned to a site near Peggs Tuesday morning where a toddler was separated from her mother Monday after their vehicle stalled in ... via The Enid News
Thunderstorms cropping up in Oklahoma
Thunderstorms have developed in western Oklahoma and a tornado watch has been issued for 22 western and central Oklahoma counties until 11 p.m. Counties in the tornado watch include Alfalva, Blain, Caddo, ... via NewsOK.com
Panhandle launches new information line: Dial 2-1-1
Don't know who to call to give or to get help? Call 2-1-1. Northwestern Oklahoma is launching this easy to use three digit number on April 1. It will provide those in need access to all community information ... via Guymon Daily Herald
Western Plains collecting shoes for special event
“There are so many children in the system and we don't have enough funds or families to support them”
Western Plains Youth and Family Services is looking for a few good soles. The center's Therapeutic Foster Care program is currently collecting new and gently used shoes as part of Heart and Soles, a special ... via Woodward News
Editorial: Bills' merits alone should move state legislators
“I can't imagine (House Speaker Chris Benge) not hearing this when it's an election year in the state of Oklahoma.”
Editorial: Bills' merits alone should move state legislators Opinion: Muskogee Phoenix This is just a shot in the dark, so to speak, but shouldn't legislators be thinking about the merits of the legislation ... via The Enid News
OHP working fatality accident in Grant County
Units from Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop J were on the scene of a fatality accident in Grant County late Sunday evening. via The Enid News
Cost of heating, cooling going up
“It will show up as a rider. It will not go into the base rates because it will come off the bill once the total is collected in about five years.”
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved an agreement last week establishing a means for AEP/Public Service Company of Oklahoma to recover $12.6 million in storm damages. via Woodward News
Ruling limiting records access draws criticism
“We don't post images of documents filed in cases, so it won't change the way Rogers County cases are filed”
The opinion issued by the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday of last week will change the way some counties electronically file court cases for public access. via Woodward News
Hime choice to become Enid superintendent
Shawn Hime, an assistant superintendent at Oklahoma State Department of Education, is Enid Board of Education's choice to become the next Enid Public Schools superintendent. via The Enid News
The man who left his name on so much of the West still is, in some ways, a little of a mystery. via The Enid News
Staff reports A single vehicle accident claimed the life of a Kingfisher woman early Sunday morning. via The Enid News
Change in concealed weapon license age should not be made
Reference: the proposed lowering, from 21 to 18, the age at which an individual in Oklahoma can be granted a license to carry a concealed weapon. via The Enid News
Mr. and Mrs. William "Bill" Crain will celebrate their 50th anniversary March 15. via The Enid News