BY STEVE GUSTEDMOND — On March 18, 1938, Rotary official Hal McNutt, of Stillwater, gave the Edmond Rotary Club its charter, which has resulted in 75 years of service to the community and world. It's unlikely McNutt or any of the new officers that Friday evening, including its first president and longtime University of Central Oklahoma English professor F.C. Oakes, knew...
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ACHIEVERS EDUCATION Devante Moore, of El Reno, is the winner of a $500 scholarship awarded to a young party member by Canadian County Democrats. The Robert “Bob” Burton Democratic Scholarship is named in honor of the deceased county vice chairman who encouraged young Democrats to become active in the political party.Read more on...
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FROM STAFF REPORTSEDMOND — Edmond's annual LibertyFest gets underway this weekend with the 45th annual LibertyFest Rodeo. The rodeo begins at 8 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
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FROM STAFF REPORTSEDMOND — School may be out for the summer, but some students weren't quite ready to put down their musical instruments. Edmond students, who participated in Summer Strings Orchestra Camp and Santa Fe Band Camp, concluded their time together with a concert. Read more on...
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A high-profile golf and country club in hot water. A foreclosure lawsuit from a local bank says, despite having a luxurious reputation, Gaillardia is not paying their bills. Newschannel 4 spoke with county officials about Gaillardia’s money troubles. NewsChannel 4 is unaware of why Gaillardia is having financial problems because the owner,...
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The winner of NBC’s The Voice will be crowned Tuesday night. Along with bragging rights, the winner will receive $100,000 and a record deal. The Swon Brothers, country singers from Muskogee, Oklahoma, have been a fan favorite on the reality television singing competition since the beginning. The Swon Brothers are the only duo to make it to the final round in the...
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BY MATT PATTERSON mpatterson@opubco.comEDMOND — Millions of dollars are expected to pour into the economies of Edmond and Oklahoma City, thanks to a black and white ball and those who like to kick it. Edmond will host the US Youth Soccer Region III championships beginning with opening ceremonies Thursday at Wantland Stadium at the University of Central Oklahoma and...
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FROM STAFF REPORTSEDMOND — Members of the Edmond Amateur Radio Society will show off their emergency capabilities during a field day this weekend. The demonstrations will begin at 1 p.m.Read more on...
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Dedication set for Wednesday, June 19
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EL RENO, OK — A former El Reno police chief turned himself in to law enforcement last month, accused of having a relationship with a high school student that resulted in charges of second degree rape. “I can’t even believe it,” Haylie Ritchie, an instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center, said. “I can’t imagine it, especially...
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Enter the Armstrong Auditorium Season Subscription Giveaway Sweepstakes for a chance to win TWO SEASON TICKETS for the Performing Art Series, October 7, 2013 - May 1, 2014.Sweepstakes Dates. June 17th - July 17thClick Here to ENTER NOW!___________________________________________________________An Evening With Midori"Many soloists today have masterly technique, but...
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BY SILAS ALLEN sallen@opubco.comMost days, Ulises Serrano spends an hour or so standing in his bedroom with a music stand on his bed and a viola tucked under his chin. Above his bed, a row of album covers lines the wall — The Beatles' “Sgt.Read more on...
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BY CALLIE GORDON, LILLIE-BETH BRINKMAN AND HELEN FORD WALLACEQUESTION: I live in a nice neighborhood. Walks are common among neighbors and their furry friends.Read more on NewsOK.com
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BY JULIANA KEEPING jkeeping@opubco.comGUTHRIE — Authorities arrested an Edmond man accused of soliciting sex from what he believed was a 15-year-old boy on Craigslist, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Michael Dean Osburn, 42, is accused of traveling to Guthrie to meet a 15-year-old boy for sex, according to OSBI. Members of the organization's...
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By Helen Ford Wallace hwallace@opubco.comAIM HIGH Luncheon: Members of the Annie Oakley Society and guests met at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for a luncheon and to honor Nadia Comaneci with the Annie Oakley Society Award. Society's mission: “To honor and raise awareness of outstanding women in all walks of life who exemplify the character,...
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