Nicoma Park News

At the Tuesday meeting of Nicoma Park City Council, most of the discussion centered around the 2009-2010 budget.

It may well be the oldest building in Nicoma Park, according to Bud Green, a Nicoma Park resident since 1972 and collector of local history.

Part of the core values of the First National Bank of Midwest City is giving back to its neighbors, according to William Croak, senior vice president.

Nicoma Park will be celebrating 50 years of community Saturday May 2. The Founder's Day Celebration will kick off in front of city hall on Nichols Drive at 9 a.m., and will continue to run through 11 p.m. At 10 a.m., a parade will weave its way from 23rd and Westminster, traveling east to city hall.

The sun ceased to shine on Thursday as the afternoon sky became canvassed by pillars of smoke.

With Spring's arrival, focus turns to outdoor activities , events and the increased possibility of severe storms .

Brad Henry, the governor of Oklahoma, on Friday declared a state of emergency for 31 counties where wildfires and severe weather caused widespread damage.

Due to the severe wildfires across the state, the State Emergency Operations Center remains at Level Two activation, which involves extended operating hours for key personnel.

Fire officials say a blaze that destroyed more than 50 homes in the Oklahoma City suburb of Midwest City was intentionally set.

Gov. Brad Henry has declared a state of emergency for 31 counties hit by wildfires and severe weather.

Alicia Winters, English teacher at Nicoma Park Jr. High, was chosen as the 2008-2009 District Teacher of the Year for Choctaw / Nicoma Park Schools.

Beginning fall 2009, the Choctaw Nicoma Park School Systems will offer their youngest a better foundation in education by moving to all-day kindergarten classes.

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go," read Kandi West, who was dressed as the Cat in the Hat, to students at East Side Elementary Tuesday.

County Commissioner Willa Johnson and her crews will spend the upcoming year continuing to smooth out some of the bumpy areas in her district.

City of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma, residents and businesses can now make secure payments online for utility bills and citations.

Remember to vote in school board elections tomorrow. In Harrah, Kevin D. McBrayer was the lone person to apply for the seat 4 for the Harrah Public School District.

Five years ago, the Choctaw/Nicoma Park Soccer Club faced a new challenge: The city sold the field they were on in order to further industry in the city.

BancFirst, Shawnee, announces that Connie Park has joined the financial institution as senior vice president and customer service officer at the Federal and Harrison location.

With the new year comes a time for new beginnings, new journeys, new resolutions and goals.

On Jan. 13, residents of Nicoma Park will vote to extend electric services to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.