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. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:31 +0000 Dank Blasts Last Minute Tax Credits http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529985/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529985/1001/NEWS The Legislature’s most vocal opponent of wasteful tax credits said Friday that some legislators are again trying to pass last minute "stealth" tax credits and incentives during the final days of the 2013 session.
 
"Once again a bunch of very questionable tax credits are emerging from the cracks in the walls of our crumbling State Capitol," said Rep. David Dank, R-Oklahoma City. "There are stealth [...]]]>
Carter County Detention Center Population http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529983/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 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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Oklahoma's Multicounty Grand Jury Reconvenes Tuesday http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529986/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529986/1001/NEWS The state’s multicounty grand jury will reconvene Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
 
The grand jury will meet through Thursday at the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, 313 NE 21st St.
 
Led by Assistant Attorney General Megan Tilly, chief of the AG’s Multicounty Grand Jury Unit, the 14th multicounty grand jury has [...]]]>
Plainview School Calendar http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529989/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:36 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529989/1001/NEWS Tuesday
All Day, Semester Test at HS and MS
8:30 a.m. Primary Awards Begin, Auditorium
 
Wednesday
Last day of school
All Day, Semester Test at HS and MS
All Day, Intermediate Awards, [...]]]>
Annual Statewide Bullying Rally at Capitol today http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529990/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 9:37:36 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529990/1001/NEWS More Oklahomans need to take a stand against bullying in Oklahoma schools, according to state Rep. Anastasia A. Pittman and Kirk Smalley of "Stand for the Silent."
 
The annual rally against bullying in Oklahoma begins at 9 a.m. , in the House Chamber on the Fourth Floor of the Oklahoma State Capitol.Guest speakers include Smalley, state Reps. Kay Floyd and Kevin Matthews, State Superintendent of Public [...]]]>
Man in serious condition following car wreck http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529992/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 9:07:58 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529992/1001/NEWS A one-vehicle wreck left a Wapanucka man in serious condition Saturday night.
 
Corey Lee Hilburn was admitted in serious condition to OU Medical Center with head and trunk external in­juries after he wrecked his 2004 Honda Civic. Hilburn, 21, was traveling southbound on a county road five miles south of Coleman when he departed the roadway to the left at 6:32 p.m. The Honda Civic struck a ditch and a [...]]]>
Right of way gained through condemnation hearing http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519750/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 8:15:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519750/1001/NEWS For the past several months, the Ardmore Development Authority has been meeting in executive session to discuss a right of way for a transloading project at the Ardmore Airpark. Highway 53 LLC, headed by Tim Duit, owned the right of way. The ADA had been under the impression a verbal agreement was in place but that was not the case as work was put on hold until access could be gained through negotiation or legal means.
On May 6, the ADA paid $68, [...]]]>
Tornadoes level homes in Shawnee, dozens injured http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519751/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 7:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519751/1001/NEWS SHAWNEE (AP) — One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.
The tornadoes, high winds and hail across Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa were part of a massive, northeastward-moving storm system that stretched from Texas to Minnesota.
At least [...]]]>
Small children in protective custody after being found at busy intersection http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519768/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 19 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Marsha Miller marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519768/1001/NEWS Ardmore police took two small children into protective custody early Saturday morning after motorists and store clerks reported the pair playing in the middle of a busy intersection.
Sgt. Brice Woolly, APD Patrol Division, said officers found the 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy about 8:40 a.m. in the intersection of 12th Avenue NW and North Washington Street.
"Motorists reported having to stop in order to [...]]]>
'Glow Show' art exhibit is on at The Goddard Center http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519773/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 19 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519773/1001/NEWS Pauls Valley resident Wil Rohan has a unique combination of things he does. He's an engineer — employed by CVR Energy in Pauls Valley — and an artist.
While the two don't often coincide, Rohan makes it work, and does it in true engineer style.
Rohan has an art exhibit on display at The Goddard Center now called "Glow Show," a series of pieces he has created that are designed to be displayed under [...]]]>
Area School Menus http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519961/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519961/1001/NEWS Ardmore
 
Will Rogers Elementary
Breakfast
(Milk, juice and fruit served daily)
Monday — managers menu
Tuesday — managers menu
Wednesday — managers menu
Carter County Detention Center Population http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519789/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519789/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Thursday: 195
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New law will help get struggling Oklahomans back on the road http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519792/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519792/1001/NEWS One of the main roadblocks faced by Oklahomans recently released from prison who are trying to reintegrate into society is a lack of finances to afford driver license reinstatement fees. The costs associated with reinstating a suspended driver license after being released from prison can often times range anywhere from $300 to $700, and for those already struggling to pay off court fines still owed after incarceration, such a sum can be in surmountable. In an effort to help these [...]]]> Chickasaw Nation Chokka' Kilimpi' 5K Run set Saturday in Oklahoma City http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519793/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519793/1001/NEWS The Chickasaw Nation Chokka’ Kilimpi’ (Strong Family) Family Resource Center, Norman, will host the Chikashshaat Imanokfila’ Ilokchina’ "Chickasaw Healthy Minds" 5K Run/Walk Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday
 
The course will begin at Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western Avenue in Oklahoma City. There is no entry fee and the route is a USA Track & Field-certified course. [...]]]>
SoonerCare Health Management Program saves millions http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519794/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519794/1001/NEWS Beginning on July 1, SoonerCare HMP will shift the structure of service delivery. One of the key changes will be embedding nurses in health coaching roles in targeted primary care practices as opposed to the current combination of face to face and telephonic case management. The health coaches will be highly skilled in Motivational Interviewing, a counseling approach developed by Dr. William Miller and Dr. Stephen Rollnick that emphasizes a patient-centered, patient-driven approach [...]]]> Leon Cemetery gathering a great success http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519808/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 8:22:02 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519808/1001/NEWS Cold, misty weather didn't deter the Leon Cemetery group on May 2 as they dedicated their day to cleaning up.
A noon lunch was provided by the ladies of the group and a business meeting was directly after the meal.
The group discussed the survey of a 13.83 acre addition on the northeast corner of the cemetery and the fence that will accompany it.
In new business, members had [...]]]>
Gallery Gourmet and Talk is Wednesday http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519806/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 8:20:52 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519806/1001/NEWS Alan Burris will be the featured artist during Wednesday's Gallery Gourmet and Talk at The Goddard Center.
Burris is a local artist and Murray State College art instructor. He will give a presentation on current exhibits in the Goddard Center galleries from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Attendees will be provided a light lunch. This event is also free and open to the public.
The exhibit [...]]]>
Consruction on Lake Murray Lodge to begin in August http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519807/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519807/1001/NEWS While residents of Lake Texoma grow increasingly frustrated with the lack of activity taking place at their state lodge, there is growing excitement at Lake Murray.
During a Lion's Club meeting Thursday afternoon, Lewis Logan, General Manager, Lake Murray Lodge, said construction on the park's new lodge is slated to begin in August. The project is expected to take 18 months.
"I thought it would be winter or [...]]]>
As summer approaches, Mannsville students give back http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519809/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Jennifer Lindsey jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519809/1001/NEWS MANNSVILLE – As classes wind down at Mannsville School, students are spreading some of their summertime cheer to the community with a project called Tiger Helping Hands.
"We always ask the community for things, but we have to give back too," said teacher Nellie Garone. "A life of service ought to be what we’re aiming for anyway."
Fifth and sixth-grade students made banners for area places, with [...]]]>
Carter County Detention Center Population http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519816/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 9:16:33 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519816/1001/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Wednesday: 190
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