http://www.ardmoreite.com/section/community ardmoreite.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:11:27 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619743/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:06 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619743/1003/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/130619761/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619761/1003/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Friday: 188


Carter County Detention Center population Saturday: 187
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619770/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619770/1003/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/130619771/1003/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/130619771/1003/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/20130616/NEWS/130619776/1003/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/130619776/1003/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/130619777/1003/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/130619777/1003/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/130619780/1003/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/130619780/1003/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/130619836/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619836/1003/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Thursday: 190
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619860/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 8:45:48 For The Ardmoreite http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619860/1003/NEWS Fathers will receive free admission to Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center at the Chickasaw Cultural Center all weekend as well as complimentary cookies and tea in the Aaimpa Café.
A special stomp dance honoring fathers will be demonstrated and a father's day card workshop is planned for Saturday.
Special sales will be offered in the gift shop.
In addition, a traditional [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619859/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 8:39:40 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619859/1003/NEWS Ada-based performers and bands including Ken Hancock, Deborah Butcher, Jimmy Tignor, Tom Schultz, A Servant's Heart, From the Heart, Heartland Sweethearts and Red River will all be a part of McSwain Theatre's Grand Awards Show preliminary "Group and Gospel" competition, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Part of the Grand Award Show series, this competition showcases the best local talent and gives the audience the power to choose their favorites [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619862/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 8:00:00 +0000 By Jennifer Lindsey jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619862/1003/NEWS Summer has gotten tastier for members of the Tiger Unit.
Tiger Unit is part of the Boys and Girls Club of Carter County, and meets at the HFV Wilson Community Center.
The youth are participating in a three-part weekly workshop that began Thursday called "Fantastic Foods" at the Oklahoma State University Carter County Extension Office.
OSU Extension Educator Gerri Ballard is [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619865/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 9:55:47 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619865/1003/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Wednesday: 188
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619892/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 8:45:36 Marsha Miller
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619892/1003/NEWS A local veteran and his family have been awarded the first Homes on the Home­front mortgage-free residence in Oklahoma.
Army National Guard Spc. Michael Larkin, his wife Jodi and the couple's children, Bay­leigh and Bostyn, accepted the keys to their renovated home in northwest Ardmore Wednesday. Larkin called being selected to receive the home an honor.
"I really don't have any words to say. It's an [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619902/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:41:04 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619902/1003/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Tuesday: 188
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619919/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 12 Jun 2013 8:44:08 Michael Pineda michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619919/1003/NEWS Tromon Lamari Hendon, 31, was taken into custody on an outstanding war­rant in Ardmore Tuesday afternoon. Hendon was sought by law en­forcement authori­ties for as­sault with a danger­ous weap­on in a manner likely to produce death following a shooting in Davis Sunday morning.
 
Sharlotte Arrington, a friend of Hendon’s, was also arrested pending the charge of accessory after [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619920/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 12 Jun 2013 8:37:01 Marsha Miller marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619920/1003/NEWS A rural Healdton man is facing charges that accuse him of repeatedly raping a child, and investigators said before the case is closed, the child’s mother could also be facing charges.
 
Michael Joe Broadnax was arrested by Carter County deputies Sunday after the victim found the courage to report the years of sexual assaults and death threats she had endured. Prosecutors filed a first-degree rape [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619952/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:53:37 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619952/1003/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Monday: 202
]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619986/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619986/1003/NEWS Carter County Detention Center population Friday: 199


Carter County Detention Center population Saturday: 204
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130610/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130619996/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:03:25 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130610/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130619996/1003/NEWS Bo Phillips performs during the Red Dirt Rising Ben­efit Concert Sunday at the Arbuckle Ballroom in Davis. More than 100 artists performed, making it the larg­est gathering of Red Dirt artists known.
Phillips said 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward relief efforts. The money raised will go to the National Christian Foundation, which will match every dollar donated for relief effort.
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130610/LIFESTYLE/130619994/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:48:21 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130610/LIFESTYLE/130619994/1003/NEWS June 10 - June 17
Sites are located at the Senior Citizens Center at 220 13th Ave. SE and the Sutton Center at Ardmore Village.
Monday: Swedish meat­balls, summer squash, oven fried okra, brown rice, gra­vy, fruit cocktail.
Tuesday: Ham and cheese sandwich with let­tuce, tomato and onion, broccoli salad, chips, lay­ered banana pudding.