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LUNAFEST Oklahoma connects women and others through film »

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer For the fourth year, the Work of Women (WOW!) program at World Neighbors recently hosted LUNAFEST, a traveling festival of short films by, for and…

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Folkdancers plan joyful dances at First Unitarian Church »

By Patrick B. McGuigan Executive Editor First Unitarian Church, 600 N.W. 13, will be the site of a special teaching program by the Oklahoma City International Folkdancers. Acclaimed dancer and…

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Brightmusic’s “Musical Narratives” slated for April 23 at Casady, April 24 at St. Paul’s »

Staff Report On April 23-24, 2012, Oklahoma City’s own Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will present two performances of its fifth concert of the 2011-12 Season, “Musical Narratives.” The program reflects four…

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Rescue Day & Dog Wash supports Oklahoma rescues across the state »

Have a great time during the Rescue Day & Dog Wash on Sunday, May 20, while you have your dog washed at one of the four wash stations for only $10 per dog, buy some raffle tickets, and see celebrities dunked in a tank. Photo provided

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer On Sunday, May 20, the 3rd Annual Rescue Day & Dog Wash will be held…

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Youth Services for Oklahoma County honors Gordons for volunteerism »

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Staff Report Youth Services for Oklahoma County (YSOC) honored that Kevin Gordon and Janice Mathews-Gordon as this year’s honorees at…

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Church of the Open Arms and Pastor Kathy McCallie mark 15 years; celebrate facility expansion and remodeling »

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By Patrick B. McGuigan Executive Editor Church of the Open Arms in MidTown Oklahoma City officially celebrated 15 years of…

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MAPS for Kids Renovations Complete at Buchanan Elementary »

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staff report Buchanan Elementary School students, parents, teachers and community members are celebrating the end of MAPS for Kids renovations…

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News

State leaders tout upcoming C-SPAN programming featuring Oklahoma »

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By Patrick B. McGuigan The cable television industry’s flagship public affairs network, C-SPAN, just concluded a week-long filming and production visit to Oklahoma, a vital stage in preparation of a wide range of programming centered in and around the Capitol area of Oklahoma City. Staet…

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March 15 fundraiser invites concerned citizens to become friends of scouting »

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“Your House A to Z” contributor On Thursday evening, March 15, the community is invited to drop in and participate in a major fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America Last Frontier Council at 3615. The gathering will be at3625 N. McKinley in historic Putnam…

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OKC native and New York Times acclaimed foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid remembered »

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By William F. O’Brien Contributing Writer A memorial service was held for New York Times reporter and Oklahoma City native Anthony Shadid last week at the Civic Center in downtown Oklahoma City Shaded had died of an asthma attack last month while in the Middle…

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Oklahoma City Metropolitan Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Firefighters ask citizens to collect cans for recycling funds »

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Staff Report The traditional role of the public safety personnel is rapidly changing. Typically, the public views public safety agencies as a source to mitigate emergencies as they occur. Today, many of these agencies are interacting with the communities they serve, before and after emergencies,…

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MAPS for Kids Renovations Complete at Buchanan Elementary »

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staff report Buchanan Elementary School students, parents, teachers and community members are celebrating the end of MAPS for Kids renovations and facility upgrades at the…

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Inauguration reconnects former professor Hall Duncan with symbolic mace nearly 40 years later »

Hall Duncan, Ph.D., holds the mace he will carry as he leads the procession at the inauguration of the University of Central Oklahoma’s 20th president, Don Betz, Ph.D. on April 20. Duncan designed the mace in 1975 for the inauguration of retired Central president Bill Lillard. Photo courtesy of UCO Photographic Services.

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer On Friday, April 20, Don Betz Ph.D. will be inaugurated as the new President of the University of Central Oklahoma…

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In-E-Quality: Quality Jobs Program morphs into easy money source for those who know the game

By Stacy Martin Special Projects Editor Eighteen years in, Oklahoma’s economic development crown jewel, the Quality Jobs Program, has strayed far afield, costing taxpayers much more than originally intended and paying out much more per job…

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Sports Bishop McGuinness senior Elyse Hight signs a letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Notre Dame. Front row left to right: Bishop McGuinness Head Girls Soccer coach, Sally Schmidt and Elyse Hight. Back row left to right: McGuinness Athletic Director, Gary Savely, McGuinness Head Girls Basketball coach, Shawn Clark, McGuinness Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Holly DeRousse, McGuinness Track Shot Put coach, Bryan Pierce, McGuinness Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Serai Cerano and McGuinness Principal, David Morton. Photo provided

Bishop McGuinness senior, Elyse Hight recently signed a letter of intent to play soccer for the University of Notre Dame.

Staff Report Bishop McGuinness senior, Elyse Hight recently signed a letter of intent to play soccer for the University of Notre Dame. Elyse is the daughter of Joe and Nannette Hight of Edmond. A three year…

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Health : Oklahoma State Director for Doctors for America, Katherine Scheirman, MD, was interviewed by NPR during a rally held in Washington D.C. Photo provided by Doctors for America

Oklahoma County Democrats and Doctors for America host event about Affordable Care Act

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The Oklahoma County Democratic Party (OCDP) is hosting a health care forum to discuss the Affordable Care Act. The event, “People Over Politics: What You Should Know About the Affordable Care…

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Church of the Open Arms and Pastor Kathy McCallie mark 15 years; celebrate facility expansion and remodeling

By Patrick B. McGuigan Executive Editor Church of the Open Arms in MidTown Oklahoma City officially celebrated 15 years of history with Sunday services and a reception for members of the congregation and friend from around…

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Government : From left, state Rep. Mike Sanders of Kingfisher, former President George W. Bush, and MidCity state Senator David Holt meet in Dallas, where the pair of state legislators presented a commemorative sign from the bridge across the Red River that now bears Bush's name. Photo Provided

Sen. David Holt and Rep. Mike Sanders dedicate Oklahoma bridge name with President George W. Bush

Staff Report Sen. David Holt of Oklahoma City and Rep. Mike Sanders of Kingfisher have dedicated the “President George W. Bush Bridge” with the former President in his office in Dallas, TX. The legislators presented Bush…

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Whose Voice Matters Most?

By State Rep. David Dank Commentary The Legislature has a golden opportunity this year to reform our state’s convoluted and wasteful tax credit system and pass along the savings to individual taxpayers. Unfortunately, some legislators seem…

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Opinion Abbie Smith will be voicing opposition to the resolution: "Intelligent Design should be taught in public school science classrooms" during the debate hosted by the Americans for Separation of Church and State at Oklahoma City Community Communit College. Photo provided

Local Americans United for Separation of Church & State chapter Plans Intelligent Design debate at local college

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The Oklahoma City Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State has announced its second annual hot-button debate on Thursday, March 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event…

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Food & Wine The 24th Annual Florida State Fair International Wine Competition chose two Canadian River Winery wines for recognition. Canadian River Chocolate Merlot won a Gold Medal in the competition and Canadian River 2011 Muscat Canelli was awarded a Bronze Medal. Photo provided

Oklahoma wines receives Gold and Bronze medals at Florida State Fair

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The 24th Annual Florida State Fair International Wine Competition chose two Canadian River Winery wines for recognition. Canadian River Chocolate Merlot won a Gold Medal in the competition and Canadian River…

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