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All CategoriesSequoyah students tour OUNative American high school students from Tahlequah’s boarding school, Sequoyah Schools, visited the University of Oklahoma campus yesterday as part of a special... Read more...Audit leads to arrestA Norman woman has been charged with embezzlement after her employer alleged she made payments to herself and others, in the amount of $14,286.08, using unauthorized checks.... Read more...All about the birdsMOORE — There was some squawking and ruffled feathers Friday at Moore Central Junior High school.... Read more...Veterans give lesson in flag etiquetteMOORE — Veterans continuing to serve Old Glory through the Veterans School Flag Program presented a flag etiquette class to students at Moore High School on Friday.... Read more...Norman man convicted of rapeA Cleveland County jury has convicted a Norman man on one count of first-degree rape and one count of second-degree rape by instrumentation.... Read more...City candidates discuss balance of fundingBy Joy Hampton Transcript Staff Writer Local Democrats have been hosting city council candidates at their weekly Cornbread and Beans luncheon held Fridays at Norman’s new... Read more...Norman Meals on Wheels receives grant as recognition for “Share The Love” eventMeals on Wheels of Norman, Inc. has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) in recognition of its participation in MOWAA's... Read more...Weekend to see wintry mixWinter weather has finally arrived. Although Norman is not likely to see a heavy accumulation of precipitation, the National Weather Service predicts that the area is in for a... Read more...Company aims to aid growthA new company to join the Noble and Norman Chambers of Commerce is in the business of helping merchants build their clientele through client retention and contact management. ... Read more...
New Norman Book Returnfrom:Norman Public LibraryNorman has a new book return inside the library! The new book return is for ALL library materials: books and DVDs. To use the new book return simply wait for the green... Read more...Union members protest GCI at new OU dorm siteMembers of Carpenters Local Union No. 329 conducted a protest Thursday morning in front of the construction site of a new dormitory on the University of Oklahoma campus.... Read more...Seed exchange plannedEvery day brings spring a day closer, meaning it’s time to start thinking about and planting spring vegetable and flower gardens.... Read more...Newest library branch expected to open by month’s endThe city of Oklahoma City is currently working with equipment manufacturers to remedy last-minute obstacles that are keeping Pioneer Library System’s 10th branch... Read more...TEAM having positive resultsThe Citizens Public Safety Oversight Committee elected Don Holyfield as the new chair and approved the annual report at its monthly meeting Thursday.... Read more...OK-FIRE workshop coming to NormanA full-day OK-FIRE computer training workshop will be March 16 at the National Weather Center in Norman. Dr. J.D. Carlson, OSU fire meteorologist and OK-FIRE program director,... Read more...Wheelock receives Girl Scouts awardGirl Scouts-Western Oklahoma presented Brenda Wheelock of Norman with the Frances Hesselbein Award at the organization’s recent annual meeting. The award is named for a... Read more...Weed control is important in lawnsDid your lawn fall under attack from weeds last year? Do you want to get a head start on controlling them this year? Or maybe you are thinking about doing your own lawn care... Read more...IRS launches outreach campaign to help workersThe Internal Revenue Service and community partners nationwide launched an annual outreach campaign this week. The campaign is aimed at helping millions of Americans who earned... Read more...Norman Public Library to host annual Crowns Teafrom:Norman Public LibraryA Black History Month tradition is making its annual return to the Norman Public Library. The library will host the eighth edition of its Crowns Tea Sunday, Feb. 26. Two... Read more...Men face counts including briberyThe Multi-County Grand Jury handed up indictments today against two former Blanchard city administrators. Former Blanchard city manager Bill D. Edwards and former police chief... Read more...Norman named best school districtOklahoma Technology Association named Norman Public Schools as Best District of The Year for the 2011-2012 school year Wednesday morning at its annual conference in the Cox... Read more...OU to host Pulitzer winnersThe University of Oklahoma is set to host a day-long series on America’s founding that OU President David Boren is calling “the single greatest day of teaching about... Read more...Nothing says ‘I love you’ to dogs and cats like a city pet licenseA black and white Shih Tzu ran across Oak Tree Avenue on Wednesday morning, causing a van to brake. Moments later, the young, male dog ran into the arms of a stranger who took him... Read more...Department responds to fireOn Wednesday night, firefighters contained a structure fire at 3308 Riverwalk Court. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Bailey said 13 firefighters responded to the fire at 7:07 p.m. They had... Read more...‘Night of Amore’ deadline nearsCentral Oklahoma Business Women of Norman plans “A Night of Amore” this weekend. This year’s annual fundraiser will be a special Valentine’s dinner at... Read more...Gridiron Club turns up the heat on politiciansDo you wonder if Washington is cooking our goose or how many nuts are in an Occu-Pie? Then you are invited to the annual satirical roast of politicians and newsmakers presented by... Read more...Reunion scheduled for NHS ’72 classA 40th reunion website, www.norman72.com, has been created for members of Norman High School’s Class of 1972.... Read more...Nominations open for service awardThe Norman Children’s Rights Award for Outstanding Service to Children is presented annually to individuals or organizations in Norman who have shown outstanding effort,... Read more...Special zoning requestedThe Norman Planning Commission meets Thursday and will consider special zoning for Joy’s Palace and a preliminary plat for the Fountain View North addition.... Read more...Norman looks at transportation package to fix traffic, flooding issuesThe Robinson Street Underpass Project currently under way from Flood Avenue to Stubbeman Avenue is one project approved by Norman voters in the 2005 Bond Election. By securing... Read more...Lexington city manager resignsLexington City Manager Jason Orr resigned in the city’s special council meeting Monday night, which was scheduled to discuss his employment in light of a misdemeanor charge... Read more...Norman North student is finalist in statewide contestNorman North High School senior Joseph D’Amato is one of four finalists in the high school category for the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful’s End Litter video... Read more...Services Friday for longtime car dealer Tommy FergusonFriends and family will gather Friday to remember longtime local automobile dealer Tommy Ferguson, 72. He died Monday after a lengthy illness.... Read more...Senate hopefuls reach out to county RepublicansFour men seeking the Republican nomination in Cleveland County’s Senate District 15 seat pledged Tuesday to cut taxes, eliminate unnecessary government services and open... Read more...Police chief: Investigation of official ‘a bad deal all around’Police Chief Deana Allen has worked in Lexington for 18 years, and she likes it because it’s been calm, quiet and peaceful — at least until recently.... Read more...Technology, art combineThe Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma invites the public to a live video chat with artist Kiki Smith at 4 p.m. Thursday.... Read more...Norman robot teams invade competitionTwo Norman area robotic teams have excelled in respective competitions, with the Sooner Norman Advanced Robotics Collaboration taking top honors and a First Lego League team, the... Read more...Panel kills bill to end exemptionA bill to end Oklahoma’s sales tax exemption for newspapers and magazines has been defeated in a Senate committee.... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Norman Public Library set to begin this year's Great Decisions Discussion Seriesfrom:Norman Public LibraryThe Norman Public Library will once again host its Great Decisions Discussion Series in February and March, with four programs looking at current events issues from around the... Read more...Services pending for auto dealer Tommy FergusonLongtime Norman automobile dealer and businessman Tommy Ferguson died Monday after a lengthy illness. Services are pending with John Ireland Funeral Home in Moore.... Read more...Legislators weigh in on State of StateLocal reaction to Gov. Mary Fallin’s State of the State address and plans for Oklahoma’s future was positive. But while state Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman, said... Read more...Commissioners: Future of old county jail is uncertainWith the opening of the new F. DeWayne Beggs Detention Center, the county is working to determine the fate of the correctional department’s previous facility.... Read more...NPS schools save energySince the launch of its Energy Conservation program in July, the Norman school district saved an estimated $100,000 in the first four months of implementation, according to a... Read more...County jail can’t go paperless yetThe Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office dreams of going paperless. The only problem? The fine print.... Read more...Auto body repair shop destroyed in Norman fireThe Norman area was plagued by at least four fires on Monday, with one structure a complete loss.... Read more...Norman mayor to welcome exchange studentsMayor Cindy Rosenthal and Norman’s international connections organization PASSPORTS will have a welcoming reception for exchange students from Japan’s Ritsumeikan... Read more...Primary open to both partiesThe March 6 Presidential Preference Primary Election is open to all voters, not just Republicans, county officials clarified today.... Read more...Super Bowl weekends see fewer DUI arrestsAlthough Super Bowl Sunday often brings with it alcoholic beverages, Super Bowl Sunday appears to be one of the safest nights for driving in Cleveland County.... Read more...Looking for room to growEditor's note: This is the second in a two-part series exploring the challenges facing the Pioneer Library System and, more specifically, Norman Public Library. See... Read more... |
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