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Oklahoma County felon receives prison term
A convicted drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.Laanderick Chavin Rucker, 28, was arrested in March with two handguns, including one with an obliterated serial number.Rucker pleaded guilty in federal court in Oklahoma City in September to the ... more »
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A convicted drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.Laanderick Chavin Rucker, 28, was arrested in March with two handguns, including one with an obliterated serial number.Rucker pleaded guilty in federal court in Oklahoma City in September to the ... more »
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My metro-area achievers
Academics • A former Edmond high school student’s work has been honored by the library magazine "Choice.” Chris Lehman, a 1991 graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, is an associate professor at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. His book, "The Colored Ca ... more »
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Academics • A former Edmond high school student’s work has been honored by the library magazine "Choice.” Chris Lehman, a 1991 graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, is an associate professor at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. His book, "The Colored Ca ... more »
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In brief: More fish reported stolen in Edmond
More fish reported stolenEDMOND — Exotic fish keep turning up missing in Edmond and across the metro area.The latest theft of 38 Japanese koi was at the home of David L. McKee, 3801 Tambos Trail, Edmond police reported Wednesday.The fish, valued at $10,000, were stolen sometime between New Ye ... more »
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More fish reported stolenEDMOND — Exotic fish keep turning up missing in Edmond and across the metro area.The latest theft of 38 Japanese koi was at the home of David L. McKee, 3801 Tambos Trail, Edmond police reported Wednesday.The fish, valued at $10,000, were stolen sometime between New Ye ... more »
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Norman nonprofit wants more volunteers
NORMAN — A new tutoring program being offered through Community After School Program is looking for volunteers so it can expand.The nonprofit agency started offering tutoring in September. Volunteers work with students who need help in reading, math and other subjects. The program is being of ... more »
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NORMAN — A new tutoring program being offered through Community After School Program is looking for volunteers so it can expand.The nonprofit agency started offering tutoring in September. Volunteers work with students who need help in reading, math and other subjects. The program is being of ... more »
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Norman school briefs
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLANS MUSICALThird-graders at Jefferson Elementary School will present a musical at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 in the school’s gymnasium, 250 N Cockrel Ave. There will be a daytime performance for fellow students at 1:45 p.m. the same day.MATH IS TOPIC OF PARENT NIGHT Roosevelt Elementa ... more »
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLANS MUSICALThird-graders at Jefferson Elementary School will present a musical at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 in the school’s gymnasium, 250 N Cockrel Ave. There will be a daytime performance for fellow students at 1:45 p.m. the same day.MATH IS TOPIC OF PARENT NIGHT Roosevelt Elementa ... more »
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Lighting changes sought for Shawnee gym
SHAWNEE — The Shawnee School Board has asked engineers to redo the lighting inside Shawnee High School’s new gymnasium. The board Monday asked PSA Consulting Engineers to find a way to double the amount of light in the gym, officials said. The gym and the adjoining performing arts cent ... more »
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SHAWNEE — The Shawnee School Board has asked engineers to redo the lighting inside Shawnee High School’s new gymnasium. The board Monday asked PSA Consulting Engineers to find a way to double the amount of light in the gym, officials said. The gym and the adjoining performing arts cent ... more »
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Edmond ‘Frigid’ runner is 2012 hopeful for Olympics
EDMOND — Olympic hopeful and Edmond resident Jerry Faulkner will be a featured runner at the 14th annual Frigid Five 5-mile run and walk on Valentine’s Day in Edmond.Faulkner will be one of more than 1,000 runners and walkers expected to participate in the Feb. 14 annual event. He won ... more »
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EDMOND — Olympic hopeful and Edmond resident Jerry Faulkner will be a featured runner at the 14th annual Frigid Five 5-mile run and walk on Valentine’s Day in Edmond.Faulkner will be one of more than 1,000 runners and walkers expected to participate in the Feb. 14 annual event. He won ... more »
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Big numbers turn out for Oklahoma City Thunder blood drive
The Oklahoma City Thunder has struggled to get in the win column this year, but the NBA team provided a huge assist to a victory for the Oklahoma Blood Institute.A blood drive Dec. 30 supported by the Thunder was the largest non-disaster related blood drive in the 32-year history of the blood instit ... more »
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The Oklahoma City Thunder has struggled to get in the win column this year, but the NBA team provided a huge assist to a victory for the Oklahoma Blood Institute.A blood drive Dec. 30 supported by the Thunder was the largest non-disaster related blood drive in the 32-year history of the blood instit ... more »
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New batch of leave days arrives just in time
NORMAN — Last week I was so excited. A new year meant a whole new set of leave time at work. Maybe this year I could save up my sick leave instead of using it all to take care of a sick child. How long could I go without using any? I vowed to go as long as possible.Life had other plans.I ... more »
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NORMAN — Last week I was so excited. A new year meant a whole new set of leave time at work. Maybe this year I could save up my sick leave instead of using it all to take care of a sick child. How long could I go without using any? I vowed to go as long as possible.Life had other plans.I ... more »
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In brief: Norman computer safety class
COMPUTER safety CLASSA special class about computer security will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Norman Public Library, 225 N Webster Ave. Computer specialist Dave Moore will lead the session and discuss precautions people should take when using a computer. The class will include time for questi ... more »
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COMPUTER safety CLASSA special class about computer security will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Norman Public Library, 225 N Webster Ave. Computer specialist Dave Moore will lead the session and discuss precautions people should take when using a computer. The class will include time for questi ... more »
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