http://www.ardmoreite.com/section/ ardmoreite.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Tue, 21 May 2013 6:18:10 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519750?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 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, [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519751?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 7:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130519751 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519768?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 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519773?rssfeed=true Sun, 19 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519773 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519793?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519793 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. [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519808?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 8:22:02 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519808 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519806?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 8:20:52 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519806 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519807?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 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519809?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 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 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519831?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519831 County and community leaders in Oklahoma are invited to apply now for the Stronger Economics Together program, a national initiative that could have a big impact across the state.
 
Offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Regional Rural Development Centers, SET is designed to help rural counties and communities work together to create a blueprint for enhanced economic [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519832?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519832 Individuals, groups and organizations that are changing the health of Oklahomans through innovative programming are encouraged to apply for the 2013 Champions of Health awards. The awards program, which began 10 years ago, has honored more than 100 projects and programs that are working to reverse the negative health statistics in the state.
 
Nonprofit winners in select categories will receive a $5,000 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519837?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 9:15:45 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519837 ADA — A 23-year-old Sulphur man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 about 5 miles south of Ada.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Cody Wayne McCullah, was taken to Valley View Hospital in Ada. He was then air lifted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. McCullah was admitted to the metro hospital in critical condition with multiple injuries.
Patrol reports [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519835?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 9:15:03 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519835 There will be a focus on early Ardmore history tonight as the Greater Southwest Historical Museum welcomes speaker Amanda Cobb-Greetham. Cobb-Greetham, the author of "Listening to Our Grandmothers' Stories: The Bloomfield Academy for Chickasaw Females, 1852-1949," will discuss her book.
Cobb-Greetham is a tenured associate professor of English at Oklahoma State University, specializing in Native American studies. She is also very active in the [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519839?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519839 Joe David McReynolds, right, takes the oath of office from JDistrict udge Dennis Morris Wednesday morning. McReynolds was elected Carter County Commissioner District 1 Tuesday night.
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519840?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519840 Gary Jones, Oklahoma State Auditor, addressed a number of issues throughout the course of a town hall meeting Wednesday.
In wrapping up his presentation, Jones said part of the problem in situations dealing with public trust authorities is the entity can lose track of what they are and start acting like a private company.
Whether or not the ADA acted like a private company in the past is a question that will [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519868?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 8:37:50 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519868 SULPHUR — Teens are 11-18 are invited to Parker Memorial Library Thursday for a movie from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Written by Pittacus Lore, this science fiction book turned film stars Alex Petyfer and Timothy Olyphant. They star as an alien and his guardian hides from bounty hunters, and No. 4 is next on the list.
The screening will be in the Parker Memorial Library meeting room. It is free and includes a snack [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519867?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 8:35:25 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519867 WILSON — The Wilson Public Library invites those with a favorite movie to make a trek to the library to share it with others.
Those interested can submit their movie titles to the library and on Friday, a movie will be selected to show.
All genres and titles will be accepted as submissions.
The event is free and open to the public. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519865?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519865 Serving the people of District 1 as County Commissioner became a family tradition Tuesday night.
Joe David McReynolds received 57 percent of the vote to edge Larry Darter in the special election. The results are unofficial and will not be certified until Friday but as it stands, it will be McReynolds who will serve in the position his father Joe Dean held for 13 years until he passed away in 2003.
"I'm pretty [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519866?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 Jennifer Lindsey jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519866 High fives, cupcakes and ice cream were enjoyed Tuesday as Ardmore City Schools passed a $31 million bond issue with 64.5 percent of the vote.
As news came, some students were already considering what the bond will mean for the school they attend.
"We will finally get a gym at my school," said Briesie Stewart, a Charles Evans second-grader. "We don't have to use an old library or the old cafetorium for PE [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519900?rssfeed=true Tue, 14 May 2013 9:43:44 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519900 DURANT — Marshall County students were among those honored by the Tri-County Honors Program co­sponsored by First United Bank and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Students were recognized April 30 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus.
Kingston High School students were Calli Rogers and Raylee Woodward.
Madill High School students were Shiann [...]]]>