ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/section/NEWS ardmoreite.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:34 +0000 Fund Established for Long-Term Needs of Oklahoma Tornado Victims http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529922/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529922/1001/NEWS Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, has established the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.
 
"We are appreciative and grateful for the outpouring of support for our state in the wake this week’s devastating tornadoes, [...]]]> Carter County Detention Center Population http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529919/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529919/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Tuesday: 204
]]> Three environmental law enforcement officer trainings slated http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529923/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529923/1001/NEWS In an effort to help prevent water and land dump sites from popping up, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are joining forces to host three Environmental Law Enforcement Officer Training workshops. The first training will take place June 14 at the Rogers County Building in Claremore from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This session is limited to 40 participants. A second training is scheduled for July 1 in [...]]]> I-35 southbound shutdown at Oswalt Road Exit http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529908/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:50 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529908/1001/NEWS The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports both lanes of Interstate 35 southbound are closed at mile marker 21 for a semi in the center median at mile marker 20 to be uprighted.
 
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is diverting traffic off at mile marker 21 (Oswalt Road) and will be rerouting traffic to US Highway 77 southbound into Marietta and State Highway 32 westbound back to I-35 at mile marker 15.
 Names of 16 Moore tornado fatality victims released http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529912/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 12:19:31 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529912/1001/NEWS The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names, ages and causes of death on 16 of the 24 victims who died in the Moore tornado.
 
The list contains the names of 10 children, seven who were killed in the Plaza Towers Elementary School. It should be noted in cases listing mechanical asphyxiation as the case of death, the term refers to suffocation not drowning as has been [...]]]> MEDIA ADVISORY: Capitol building closed http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529924/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529924/1001/NEWS Several buildings in the state Capitol complex were closed for health and safety reasons Tuesday afternoon that were related to the deadly tornado that struck Moore the previous day. Officials at the Office of Management and Enterprise Services acted at the direction of OMES Director Preston L. Doerflinger.
 
Michelle R. Day, administrator of the Division of Capital Assets Management of the OMES, said low [...]]]> House Republicans Provide Tornado Relief http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529925/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529925/1001/NEWS In response to the disasters that fell upon Oklahoma this week, House Republicans are in support of $45 million to be used in relief from the rainy day fund and a pay raises to state troopers in recognition of their dedication to service during this crisis.
 
Republican leadership is supporting a relief package which includes Senate Bill 249 and House Bill 2145. SB 249 will take $45 million from the [...]]]> Spring storms leave area residents without power http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529927/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 9:49:25 Marsha Miller marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529927/1001/NEWS Spring storms Monday night and Tuesday caused multiple area power outages and some residents could still be in the dark today.
OG&E spokesman Brian Alford said about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday crews had had "some luck restoring and rebuilding" disabled equipment, but added "the second series of strong storms" delayed other efforts. Alford said power crews were being brought in from other states to assist in the Moore area, in the hope that the [...]]]> Brainfuse available now at Chickasaw Regional Libraries http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529928/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 9:15:53 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529928/1001/NEWS Students who are attending the after school Homework Club at The Chickasaw Regional (Pub­lic) Library System were recently introduced to Brainfuse, a new database provided by the library.
 
Brainfuse offers a multitude of features but the "live" tutor­ing was what prompted several students to try the database re­cently.
 
 Drug Card program helps area residents save http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529932/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Kevin Kerr kevin.kerr@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529932/1001/NEWS It may seem too good to be true. And even after talking with officials about the program, it still makes people want to ask, "What's the catch?"
But the Ardmore Drug Card Program has no catches, and any person involved will say "It's not too good to be true."
The program was initiated a few years ago through the National League of Cities, an organization that Ardmore is a part of and includes 19,000 other cities, [...]]]> Relief efforts for Moore sweeping the area http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529933/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529933/1001/NEWS A series of thunderstorms throughout the state Tuesday could do little to quell an avalanche of aid, hope and prayer descending on the embattled city of Moore.
Throughout the state and nation, people rose up in unison to provide much needed comfort to neighbors they had never met. Volunteers and aid began arriving Monday night in what would prove to be the tip of the spear. It was during that time, millions of people watched the horrific images [...]]]> Carter County Detention Center Population http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529955/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 10:18:07 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529955/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Monday: 202
]]> Lawmaker Calls for Bond to Fund Storm Shelters http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529942/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529942/1001/NEWS The devastation of yesterday’s tornado highlighted the lack of adequate storm shelters in our state, according to state Rep. Joe Dorman.
 
Dorman said he has requested that House staff draft a bill containing language for a $500 million bond issue, with $400 million of that amount going to pay for storm shelters in public schools through a program currently in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). [...]]]> Oklahoma Attorney General Warns Donors, Oklahomans about Charity Fraud Following Severe Storms http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529943/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529943/1001/NEWS Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday issued a warning for Oklahomans and donors around the country to beware of charity fraud and scams following the severe storms in Oklahoma.
 
"For those folks around the country who want to donate funds to help families in Oklahoma, please be alert and only donate to reputable relief charities such as the Salvation Army or the Red Cross. The first scam we [...]]]> Red Cross continues relief efforts http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529944/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529944/1001/NEWS In a press release issued at at 11:55 a.m. Red Cross spokesperson Ken D. Garcia said, "More workers, supplies and equipment are on the way to help the people of Oklahoma. Almost 30 emergency response vehicles are enroute to distribute food, water and relief supplies to people in need."
 
In addition Garcia indicated the Southern Baptist Convention has joined the relief effort and two kitchens will be [...]]]> Applications for Wetlands Reserve Program being accepted http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529956/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529956/1001/NEWS The USDA and Natural Resources Conservation Service are accepting applications for the Wetlands Reserve Program. Landowners interested in restoring or protecting wetlands that have been impacted or converted are encouraged to contact the NRCS office in Ardmore, located at 39 N. Washington, Suite 109 or call (580) 223-7277.
 
"Wetlands benefit nature by providing fish and wildlife habitat, improving water [...]]]> House Approves Bill to Eliminate Gun-Related Felony http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529979/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529979/1001/NEWS Law-abiding gun owners should not face felony charges and jail time for simply boarding a bus with a firearm, according to the author of a bill approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
 
Under current law, anyone found boarding a bus or other form of public transportation with a firearm, concealed or otherwise, is guilty of a felony. House Bill 1558, by state Rep. Paul Wesselhöft and state [...]]]> Hickory Ridge to be added to audit review http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529960/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 10:57:55 Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529960/1001/NEWS The Ardmore Development Authority Board of Trustees voted to add a full accounting of expendi­tures at Hickory Ridge to a succession review that has been scheduled. Crawford and Associates has been selected to perform the audit that will also look at some other areas of concern. The issue of internal controls was also brought up but it was already slated to be part of the review.


The [...]]]> Monday storms pass through local area with minimal damage http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529961/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:19 Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529961/1001/NEWS It was a topsy-turvy day for Ardmore residents who spent their day and evening preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Two tornado watches were registered and three tornado warnings. Head­ing into Monday evening, no tornados were reported but there was one possible sighting. Damage was also reported in the Gene Autry area from heavy winds.


The report of a cloud for­mation [...]]]> Carter County Detention Center Population http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529983/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:24 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529983/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Friday: 196
Carter County Detention Center population Saturday: 207
Carter County Detention Center population Sunday: 205
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