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“Greater Tuna” and greater theatre – CityRep delivers again »

by Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Jonathan Beck Reed and Donald Laurel Jordan soar in the three week run of “Greater Tuna,” the comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and…

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Another Senior Follies – fun and fanciful, with a spiritual coda »

by Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher OKLAHOMA CITY — Credit Bobbie Burbridge Lane for the vision of “Oklahoma Senior Follies,” which she has brought to joyful life the past three…

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Summerstock Productions will present the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” »

Summerstock Productions will present the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” at UCO’s Mitchell Hall Theater June 14-16 & 21-23. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8…

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Benefit Concert and Art Auction to Aid Tornado Recovery Effort June 21. Concert Features Leona Mitchell, David Robinson, Thomas Studebaker and Jeffery Wells »

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staff report Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts, Faith Hope Love, a musical event and art auction to benefit Oklahoma tornado victims…

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Crown Heights woman named Fulbright Scholar »

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By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher   Emma Land, who graduated as valedictorian of the Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School…

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield launches health insurance education campaign Effort aims to help businesses and uninsured people »

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Special to The City Sentinel Tulsa, Okla. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced a statewide education and…

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State historic preservation office honors preservation efforts »

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Staff Report The Oklahoma Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) presented its 2013 Citations of Merit during a recent…

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Weather

June 19, 2013, 6:38 am
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real feel: 68°F
humidity: 89%
wind speed: 2 mph SE
wind gusts: 2 mph
sunrise: 6:15
sunset: 20:48
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Oklahoma City bridge named for local musician »

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Staff Report A section of Interstate 44 in northeast Oklahoma City is soon to be named for a famous local musician. Kenneth Kilgore, founding artistic director of the Ambassadors’ Concert Choir, will have his name on the I-44 bridge passing over Kelley Ave. Beginning July…

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Oklahoma generals Tommy Franks and Rita Aragon allied in support of “Oklahoma Strong” »

From left, Warren Martin, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb and Gen. Rita Aragon (USAF, ret.) met at the Blue Room last week. Martin, an aide to retired U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks, presented Lamb with a $35,000 check from the Youth Leadership Institute of Hobart. The money will go to “Oklahoma Strong,” the joint effort of the United Way of Central Oklahoma and Gov. Mary Fallin which aims to address long-term needs in the city area after the late May tornadoes, including in Moore. Photo by Patrick B. McGuigan.

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Retired Gen. Tommy Franks, USA, has coordinated a successful campaign to raise money from rural and small town residents in southwest Oklahoma to benefit “Oklahoma Strong,” the joint effort between Gov. Mary Fallin and the United Way of Central…

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Patrick B. McGuigan of Oklahoma City designated one of nation’s top political reporters »

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By Billie Rodely Contributing Writer Patrick B. McGuigan – bureau chief for the Watchdog.org network in Oklahoma City, editor of CapitolBeatOK, and Associate Publisher for The City Sentinel — is designated one of the top three political reporters in Oklahoma, as part of a nationwide…

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FEMA, Federal Partners Continue to Support Response to Severe Storms in Oklahoma Survivors are Encouraged to Register for Assistance »

May 22, 2013 HQ-13-052 Contact: FEMA News Desk 202-646-3272 News Release WASHINGTON — The Administration, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) remains in close contact with emergency officials and continues to coordinate federal support to state, tribal and local officials in Oklahoma through FEMA’s…

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President Declares Disaster for Oklahoma »

News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and…

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Education Heather Meldrum, a fifth grade teacher at Stanley F. Hupfeld Academy at Western Village, reacts in surprise after being named the 2013-14 Oklahoma City Public School Teacher of the Year. Meldrum is the first charter school teacher ever to win the honor. Other finalists for the honor were Michael Spellis (Taft Middle, first runner-up), Sherry Dew (Webster Middle), Susan Bumgarner (Wilson), Suzanne Carter (Telstar), Adelita Dixon-Hernandez (Capitol Hill High), Mary Johnson (Rancho Village), Lisa Ummel-Ingram (Wheeler) and Kristin Whitmore (Sequoyah). The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools organizes the annual competition. Photo provided.

Heather Meldrum Named the 2013-2014 Oklahoma City Public School Teacher of the Year

Staff report Heather Meldrum, a fifth grade teacher at Stanley F. Hupfeld Academy at Western Village, reacts in surprise after being named the 2013-14 Oklahoma City Public School Teacher of the Year. Meldrum is the first…

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State legislators, Gov. Fallin grade their performance at end of 2013 session – and give themselves an “A”

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Gov. Mary Fallin, Speaker of the House T.W. Shannon and Senate President Pro Temp Brian Bingman disagreed on certain particulars about the 2013 legislative session – but were unanimous in…

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Sen. David Holt details ‘Black Friday’ reform struggle

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher In the 2013 legislative session, State Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City, shepherded into the statute books a major economic policy reform. He says it was not easy, despite the overwhelming…

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Sen. David Holt details ‘Black Friday’ reform struggle

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher In the 2013 legislative session, State Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City, shepherded into the statute books a major economic policy reform. He says it was not easy, despite the overwhelming…

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Dad’s Plumbing CEO honored for creative solution for handicapped restroom use

Special to the paper- Jack Werner Owner, A to Z Inspections What an exciting evening at the Skirvin Hotel! Last Thursday The Journal Record presented the 2013 Innovator of the Year awards. Recipients from around Oklahoma…

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Sports From left, Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State University, named Wayman Tisdale Basketball player of the year for men's NCAA basketball, greets Jason Stverak, president of the Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity. Smart, who decided late last week to return to the Cowboys squad for his sophomore season, received his award at the 2013 Devon College Basketball Awards dinner, held last week at the National Cowboy Museum. Stverak was one of the “Frosh” sponsors for the awards program. Photos by Patrick B. McGuigan.

Smart Play: OSU’s all-star Freshman of the Year honored along with Burke, Larranaga, Izzo

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Throughout the evening at last week’s Devon Energy College Basketball Awards, fans gently lobbied Marcus Smart, the star player for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys, to stick around for a…

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield launches health insurance education campaign Effort aims to help businesses and uninsured people

Special to The City Sentinel Tulsa, Okla. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced a statewide education and outreach initiative targeting Oklahoma’s uninsured residents. “The Be Covered” Oklahoma campaign will engage various community and…

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Faith Rabbi Vered Harris, from Oklahoma City’s Temple B’nai Israel. will be keynote speaker at the Interfaith Alliance Day of Reflection on May 2. Photo provided

Day of Reflection panel discussion explores religious diversity

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The Interfaith Alliance Foundation of Oklahoma will hold its 10th Annual Day of Reflection service themed “Under God” and Religious Diversity, on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Temple B’nai…

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