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Eisenhower welcomes seniors
Eisenhower Elementary School recently celebrated its annual High School Senior Day on May 17. The 2012 seniors were welcomed back and sang some of their favorite childhood songs. Each senior briefly spoke of their favorite events from ...
How to maintain your vegetable garden
NORMAN — Summer is finally here. Everyone is busy weeding, fertilizing and mowing. This time of year can be tricky for growing a home vegetable garden. Hopefully, all of your tomatoes and peppers have been in the ground at least a month or two.
Fundraising scam claims OU affiliation
Norman residents are being cautioned about a door-to-door fundraising effort, claiming to benefit the University of Oklahoma’s School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. “This activity is not affiliated or authorized by OU,” said ...
Former Lexington city official pleads no contest in trial
Orr’s agreement includes having his record expunged Former Lexington City Manager Jason Bryan Orr pleaded no contest Wednesday to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse — assault and battery....
Man accused of indecent exposure
A 23-year-old Oklahoma City man has been charged with indecent exposure after a Moore store’s employee reportedly caught him with his pants down....
Former Norman Regional foundation director honored
Kathey Drummond, retired Development/Community Services Vice President of the Norman Regional Health Foundation, reacts Tuesday, May 22, 2012, as foundation members announce the renaming of the recently renovated north tower in her honor.
Veterans center seeks lost Calico
The Norman Veterans Center is asking residents to help it find a missing cat. The center’s recreational specialist Jeannene Wade said Callie, a mostly black female Calico, has been missing since May 13....
Saturation patrol nets nine arrests
Cleveland County sheriff’s deputies arrested nine drivers during a saturation patrol that spanned from Friday night to Saturday morning....
Schools earn more accolades
Norman High School and Norman North High School were recently named among Newsweek magazine’s annual top 1,000 “Best High Schools” list....
Fund established for fallen officer
A scholarship fund has been established for the young children of a Norman parole officer who was killed Friday while trying to speak to a parolee. A bank official said donations can be made at any BancFirst location in Oklahoma....
City employees evacuate after fire alarm sounds
The work day for city employees might not have gone out with a bang, but it did go out with the smell of an electrical fire....
Facility will help children with cancer and their families
OKLAHOMA CITY — For children battling cancer, having a place where they can be in close proximity to family, to help make their experience and treatment that much easier, is the overall goal of the Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral....
Parks department to host summer camps
The Norman Parks and Recreation Department will present the sixth annual Youth Soccer Camp for ages 6-12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 through June 1 at the Whittier Recreation Center. All camps are co-ed. The deadline to sign up is ...
Fairgrounds parking lot could improve farm market sales
County employees parked on the new fairgrounds lot Monday morning, and they say it’s now ready for public use....
Drive nets donations
The statewide count continues, but the May 12 National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive netted at least 44,000 pounds of food in Norman....
Future is uncertain for potential county district judge post
OKLAHOMA CITY — The future of a bill to authorize another district judge for Cleveland County was shaky Monday night. “There is still a glimmer of hope that the Senate might come up with a brand new bill,” said Rep. Aaron Stiles, R-Norman....
Norman budget will get a public hearing
Norman residents have the opportunity tonight to voice opinions on the proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Operating and Capital budgets and the Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau Budget. The public hearing and city council discussion will be ...
New restaurant hosts charity night benefiting nonprofit
A new restaurant is coming to Norman, but more than just the owners and diners are benefiting from the new business....
Seniors blessed during baccalaureate ceremony
United in Christian faith, Norman high school seniors gathered Sunday night to praise God in anticipation of graduation....
Rain delays events
Luncheon, concert will be rescheduled Due to Sunday’s inclement weather, the Luncheon on the Grass, scheduled for Sunday at Lions Park, has been postponed....