Staff Report OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gross Receipts to the Treasury for Fiscal Year 2017 indicate the state’s treasury (reflective of the broader economy) began recovery at the midpoint of the fiscal year and continued through June, lagging slightly behind state gross domestic product figures (GDP), State Treasurer Ken Miller said Monday (July 10) during […]
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By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The historic Western Avenue, in partnership with New Belgium Brewing, will host its third annual street festival, WestFest, on Saturday, August 19. The event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. featuring live music, food trucks, Fat Tire beer, a local vendor market and […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Free Adoption Saturday is the perfect time to save the life of a homeless pet and add a grateful dog or cat to your family. The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter will hold Free Adoptions Saturday this weekend from noon to 7 p.m. All dog and […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Last month, Wili, a 12-year-old terrier mix, and his master, Father Bill Miller, left from New Orleans, Louisiana headed for Las Vegas, Nevada, and other stops including Oklahoma City for what is called “The Last Howlelujah Tour – Wili’s ‘Barket’ List – or more commonly […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Newspaper OKLAHOMA CITY – According to the latest Point in Time annual report, released by the City of Oklahoma City, the number of Oklahoma City’s homeless people has decreased by nearly 10 percent. However, advocates say the number alone isn’t statistically significant enough to celebrate. According to the report, which is […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The OKC Pride Parade was deemed another huge success as it closed a weekend of festivities celebrating diversity and equality in the metro. The 2017 OKC Pride Weekend was themed “OKC Pride, 30 Years of Resistance,” The month of June is recognized across America and around […]
Patrick B. McGuigan OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2017 Dean A. McGee Awards, presented at a dinner and gala held this year in June, sustain a long-standing tradition of recognizing outstanding leaders, volunteers and others who have helped build the city area, especially downtown. The 2017 honorees were city manager James D. Couch (Dean A. McGee […]
Patrick B. McGuigan Edmond, Oklahoma – Hall Duncan has had many successes in a long career in art, journalism, education and other fields. Now retired from the University of Central Oklahoma, he still draws and is working on a new children’s book. At 93, he has no intention of slowing down. In 1944-45, as an […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma City University (OKCU) and the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras (OYO) announced that internationally renowned conductor Jeffrey Grogan has accepted a joint position with the two organizations. Effective July 1, Grogan will serve as conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra at Oklahoma City University’s Bass School […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, and the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) have joined to present a public preview of the upcoming, PBS series, “Rare – Creatures of the Photo Ark.” The two local organizations have similar missions to provide life-enriching educational opportunities […]
