August 2024

Cheers and Jeers

Cheers to the American Iron Riders and the Ardmore Elks Lodge for purchasing televisions for the Ardmore Veterans Center. The groups came together to buy 18 TVs which will be given to the veterans who do not have one. Additional cheers to the Iron Riders who last Saturday took 25 local students in need back-to-school shopping last Saturday.

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Summer watering is critical to plant survival

I can't say that this summer has had unusual weather for Oklahoma because unusual is pretty much normal for Oklahoma no matter what season. We have had some super-hot days for weeks recently with no rain, and that is stressful for the plants as well as the gardeners who care for them. I am just trying to keep plants alive at this point and waiting for cooler September temperatures and rain.

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Calling all heroes

The Ardmoreite is once again looking for all of those individuals who make Ardmore and the surrounding area a great place to live, and we’re asking for your help. Later this fall, we will be putting out our special section called Samaritan Hearts that will honor several of these individuals with a feature story about the work they do. But first, you have to tell us who you think is worthy.

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