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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:40:18 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619736/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:00:00 +0000 By Jennifer Lindsey jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619736/1001/NEWS Changes are coming for adults working to pass the General Educational Development (GED) test and earn an Oklahoma high school diploma.
The currently used 2002 Series GED test will be replaced with the new 2014 GED test on Jan. 2.
Anyone who has taken the current test but hasn't passed all five parts, will have until the end of 2013 to complete the series. Passing scores from this test will not transfer into [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619763/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619763/1001/NEWS The ACT Foundation and its funding partners, the Joyce and Lumina Foundations, were recognized today at the Clinton Global Initiative conference in Chicago. President Bill Clinton announced a Commitment to Action, which funds a research partnership with the Business Roundtable to analyze skills credentials that effectively predict workplace success for young, working learners.
 
Backed by funding from the [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619764/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619764/1001/NEWS The Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign (OHEC) will meet to discuss self management of chronic health conditions on Thursday, June 27, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), 1000 NE 10th St., room 806, Oklahoma City. The meeting will also highlight the OHEC Position Statement on Health and Housing and recent partner developments in promoting affordable and accessible housing.
 
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619743/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:06 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619743/1001/NEWS Carter County offices will be closed Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. out of respect of former commissioner Bill McLaughlin.
 
McLaughlin’s funeral is scheduled at 10 a.m. at CrystalRock Cathedral.
 
District court dockets will proceed as scheduled.
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619761/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619761/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Friday: 188


Carter County Detention Center population Saturday: 187
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619765/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619765/1001/NEWS Insurance commissioners from across the country attended an educational post-natural disaster forum today, hosted by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak, in response to the tornadoes that swept central Oklahoma in May.
 
"This forum has been an important opportunity to share support and collaborate on better assisting consumers in the aftermath of these tornadoes," said John D. Doak, Oklahoma [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619766/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619766/1001/NEWS Oklahoma’s Statewide Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference will take place Aug. 8-9 at the Moore-Norman Technology Center.
 
"The focus of the two-day conference is to assist women and producers to successfully manage risk for their agricultural enterprises or small businesses," said Damona Doye, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension farm management specialist.
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/SPORTS/130619767/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/SPORTS/130619767/1001/NEWS The University of Oklahoma currently ranks eighth in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup for the 2012-13 academic year with a score of 1,014.25 points.
The Sooners have placed in the top 15 for four consecutive years. Final standings will be released after the conclusion of the College World Series with the Sooners assured of their highest-ever finish. Oklahoma most recently registered a 10th-place finish in the 2010-11 Learfield Directors' Cup. [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619769/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 9:12:35 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619769/1001/NEWS The hiring landscape facing recent college grads may be inhospitable, with an April poll showing more than half the college graduates admitting to having difficulty in finding a job. But authors Coach Micheal J. Burt and Colby B. Jubenville share tactics to help graduates create a best-odds scenario for acing interviews and landing a job.
 
Here’s one of them based on a show and tell strategy:
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619770/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619770/1001/NEWS Elizabeth Jenkins, right, President of the Ardmore NAACP and Mary Benjamin, Vice President of the Executive Committee, hold a proclamation presented by Mayor Sheryl Ellis at Whittington Park Saturday designating June 19 as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Ardmore.


]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619771/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619771/1001/NEWS The residents of Lakeland Manor got a jump on Father's Day, celebrating it with some special guests Friday afternoon.
City and health company officials took part in Lakeland's Second Annual Chili Cook-off. A number of 10 teams participated in the event, which was developed as an opportunity to get the male residents involved and promote interaction with city officials.
"The men seem to be outnumbered and left [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619772/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619772/1001/NEWS June 17 - June 24
Sites are located at the Senior Citizens Center at 220 13th Ave. SE and the Sutton Center at Ardmore Village, 1550 Knox Road NW.
Monday: Salisbury steak, green peas, mashed potatoes, yeast roll, gravy, fruit salad.
Tuesday: Meat lasagna, tossed green salad with tomatoes, summer squash, garlic bread, melon.
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619773/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619773/1001/NEWS MARRIAGE LICENSES
Tyler Scott Barnes and Sydney Oneal Roberts, both of Ringling.
Stephan D. Smith and Morgan Faith Harris, both of Ardmore.
Justin Dale Shrader and Emily Erin Cranford, both of Ardmore.
Anthony Paul Meredith Jr. and Allison Helen Jessup, both of Lone Grove.
Joshua Wayne [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619776/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 16 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Marsha Miller marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619776/1001/NEWS When Ardmore police arrested Michael Scheetz Jr. Wednesday night in connection with a recent church burglary spree, he wasn't just equipped for another heist, he was dressed for the occasion.
The 37-year-old man was armed with what officers described as "burglary tools." And his attire? He was wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a local church's logo.
Sgt. Ryan Hunnicutt, Ardmore Police Department Public [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619777/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 16 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Marsha Miller michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619777/1001/NEWS A Davis woman was critically injured Friday night when the pickup she was driving the wrong direction on Interstate 35 near Ardmore crashed into a semi, which caused the truck to hit another vehicle.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the accident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. near the 33 mile marker (near state Highway 142).
Peyton Karlik, 19, was pinned in the wreckage of her 2003 Chevrolet pickup for about 25 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619780/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 16 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619780/1001/NEWS Carter County lost a dedicated public servant Thursday, when former County Commissioner Bill McLaughlin passed away at the age of 69. McLaughlin retired in January because of health conditions after a 20-year career with the county, serving District 1 as a road foreman and commissioner.
"Bill will be greatly missed," County Commissioner Kevin Robinson said. "He was always happy and seemed to always be in a good mood. He would pick you up when you [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619836/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619836/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Thursday: 190
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619839/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619839/1001/NEWS State Board of Education members in a special meeting on Wednesday approved spending for the more than $2.4 billion education appropriation for fiscal year 2014. The budget includes $74 million more than last year.
 
The majority of the money, more than $1.8 billion, goes directly to school districts through the state’s funding formula to be used at the districts’ discretion. Another $540 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619840/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619840/1001/NEWS Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teens. In fact, during the summer months, the risk increases. Travel to and from summer jobs and social activities have more teens on the road and at risk. Teens also lack the experience needed to be more cautious on the road.
 
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Injury Prevention Service has these driving tips to help parents and teens stay [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619841/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619841/1001/NEWS U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today was presented with the Association of Defense Communities' Congressional Leadership Award in recognition of leadership and excellence in supporting defense communities and the military at the first-ever Defense Communities National Summit in Washington, D.C. Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Okla. was also awarded ADC's DoD Installation of the Year Award.