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Roses popular, easy to grow in Oklahoma
Roses are one of the most popular plants in Oklahoma gardens, and many are relatively easy to grow, especially the newer varieties like the Knock Out® rose. Roses offer color and fragrance in the garden, and many make wonderful cut flowers. If you have a garden, you should try your hand at growing roses!.
03/22/2012 | Comments 0From ‘Long Black Limousine’ to Elvis
That would change years later. For the next seven years, band members came and went. Finally, Black put together a group of musicians that have been with him for more than 20 years. They include guitarist Graham Pugh, bass player Rick Alongi, drummer Bob Gorley and keyboard player Phil Sapper, formerly of Harvey and the Wallbangers.
03/01/2012 | Comments 0Young artist generates new ideas for veterans memorial expansion
“This will not be done with any public money,” said Howe, an Air Force pilot who flew B-52s during the Vietnam war. “Each statue will cost $40,000, but this type of art puts us in a different realm. It will take us into the world of art, which opens new avenues for giving.
02/23/2012 | Comments 0Fleck and Flecktones to perform April 10 at Rose State
The extraordinary initial line-up of his incredible combo are touring to support their latest recording, “Rocket Science.
02/17/2012 | Comments 0Real Life
In my presentation, I told the club members about the importance of supporting their local newspaper. After all, we received numerous compliments about our publication and its new appearance, content and local ownership. In this business, compliments can be few and far between, so we enjoyed all of the positive remarks.
02/17/2012 | Comments 0‘General’-ly speaking
In fact, every night when he goes home, the general’s hat comes off – if only temporarily – and suddenly the commander of one of the most critical U.S. Air Force bases turns into father, husband, scuba diver and avid fan of New England sports teams..
02/10/2012 | Comments 0Longtime MWC fire department spokesman Jerry Lojka retires
Lojka spent 29 years at the Midwest City Fire Department and served in several roles, including firefighter, inspector, investigator, public education officer, public information officer and fire marshal.
His favorite job was that of department spokesman as he answered questions from the press, and conveyed important fire prevention tips to the public.
Real Life: Lojka will be missed at fire department
This week’s retirement of Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka reminded
me how an effective and well-intentioned PIO does his job. During the
past 14 months I’ve discovered that he knows his job and he understands
the role reporters play in the world of news and information.
02/03/2012 | Comments 0MWC grad, Hudson to receive national awards
Midwest City School graduate Lester Claravall will receive the prestigious Lewis Hines Award for Service to Children and Youth during a ceremony in New York City on Monday.
The award will be presented by the National Child Labor Committee, which serves as the sponsor for the Lewis Hines awards...
Images of 2012 MLK Prayer Breakfast
Several hundred people attended Midwest City’s 15th annual Martin
Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast Monday at the Sheraton Hotel’s Reed
Conference Center. Featured speakers were former state legislator Angela
Monson, Oklahoma City police officer Paco Balderamma and Midwest City
graduate and current University of Oklahoma student Rodney Farrow.
01/19/2012 | Comments 0Most popular from Politics and Government
Midwest City, Del City prepare for pool openings
Del City preps for Armed Forces parade
Annual event will take place May 14; entries are still being accepted Eastern Oklahoma County officials plan for future growt
Group recruits businesses to locate in region, promote available opportunities Rose State Honor Roll
Choctaw, Midwest City experience tax-revenue boon
Nicoma Park, Del City sustain smaller increases during past year Del City schedules general obligation bond election
Voters will head to polls July 12 to decide $6 million measure Will Midwest City have to close emergency shelter?
Demand for public refuge areas exceeded supply May 24 Three Eastern Oklahoma County men face charges for breaking burn ban
Sheriff makes announcement at Choctaw Fire Department press conference Wildfires spread through Choctaw, Eastern Oklahoma County
Officials estimate $1.1 million in damages Oklahoma County charges teen with first-degree murder
District Attorney says death penalty unlikely because grandson was 16 at the time
Del City preps for Armed Forces parade
Annual event will take place May 14; entries are still being accepted Eastern Oklahoma County officials plan for future growt
Group recruits businesses to locate in region, promote available opportunities Rose State Honor Roll
Choctaw, Midwest City experience tax-revenue boon
Nicoma Park, Del City sustain smaller increases during past year Del City schedules general obligation bond election
Voters will head to polls July 12 to decide $6 million measure Will Midwest City have to close emergency shelter?
Demand for public refuge areas exceeded supply May 24 Three Eastern Oklahoma County men face charges for breaking burn ban
Sheriff makes announcement at Choctaw Fire Department press conference Wildfires spread through Choctaw, Eastern Oklahoma County
Officials estimate $1.1 million in damages Oklahoma County charges teen with first-degree murder
District Attorney says death penalty unlikely because grandson was 16 at the time
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Obama’s ‘Julia’ a woman in need of protector
by Eastword Staff
Last week, the Obama campaign introduced “The Life of Julia,” a slide show about a fictional American that contrasts and compares the programs and services that would be available for her from age 3 under an Obama administration with those that would be available under a Mitt Romney White House. Read more
Last week, the Obama campaign introduced “The Life of Julia,” a slide show about a fictional American that contrasts and compares the programs and services that would be available for her from age 3 under an Obama administration with those that would be available under a Mitt Romney White House. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Campaign blather is boring, tedious
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It doesn’t exist. The left made it up. American women have more opportunity than they would have anywhere else on the planet. Don’t believe me? Book passage to China, Japan or even Italy. There is no war on women in the USA, so let’s knock off that boring stuff right now. Read more
It doesn’t exist. The left made it up. American women have more opportunity than they would have anywhere else on the planet. Don’t believe me? Book passage to China, Japan or even Italy. There is no war on women in the USA, so let’s knock off that boring stuff right now. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Ease of crossing border may come soon
by Eastword Staff
Those who saw mass migration from Mexico as a threat and those who did not all agreed on one thing: It was unstoppable without dramatic action by the federal authorities. They turned out to be wrong about that. The title of a new report from the Pew Hispanic Center, “Net Migration From Mexico Falls to Zero — and Perhaps Less,” says it all. Read more
Those who saw mass migration from Mexico as a threat and those who did not all agreed on one thing: It was unstoppable without dramatic action by the federal authorities. They turned out to be wrong about that. The title of a new report from the Pew Hispanic Center, “Net Migration From Mexico Falls to Zero — and Perhaps Less,” says it all. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Go easy on the Cadillacs, Romney
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Mitt Romney says he will not apologize for being a rich guy who lives large and can buy whatever he wants by writing checks from his offshore bank account in the Caymans. The former governor of Massachusetts believes that what he and his father before him accomplished — that is, raking in the big bucks — is to be celebrated. Read more
Mitt Romney says he will not apologize for being a rich guy who lives large and can buy whatever he wants by writing checks from his offshore bank account in the Caymans. The former governor of Massachusetts believes that what he and his father before him accomplished — that is, raking in the big bucks — is to be celebrated. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Documents show city paid more for oil well than needed
by Tim Farley
firm invoiced the city $92,000 for buying the oil well. According to the invoice submitted by Choctaw Town Square, LLC, the $92,000 was for the oil well’s removal and “associated encumbrances.” The invoice was dated May 27, 2011. The “associated encumbrances” were not listed on the invoice. Read more
firm invoiced the city $92,000 for buying the oil well. According to the invoice submitted by Choctaw Town Square, LLC, the $92,000 was for the oil well’s removal and “associated encumbrances.” The invoice was dated May 27, 2011. The “associated encumbrances” were not listed on the invoice. Read more
Politics and Government
Friday, April 27, 2012
Correction
by Eastword Staff
EastWord News incorrectly reported that the Choctaw City Council denied a tort claim filed by fired City Manager Robert Floyd. The council discussed the tort claim in executive session, but took forma Read more
EastWord News incorrectly reported that the Choctaw City Council denied a tort claim filed by fired City Manager Robert Floyd. The council discussed the tort claim in executive session, but took forma Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Obama’s charity would take away from rich
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Americans are being asked to decide many things this election year, but perhaps the most important is how the United States should take care of its poorest citizens. President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party in general believe that income redistribution is the way to go. Read more
Americans are being asked to decide many things this election year, but perhaps the most important is how the United States should take care of its poorest citizens. President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party in general believe that income redistribution is the way to go. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Campaign kickoff
by Tim Farley
Midwest City High School classmates Gordon Jeney, Carla Cargill and Terry Sullentrop visit at Jeney’s campaign kickoff for Oklahoma County Commissioner, District 2, Tuesday at Old Germany Restaurant in Choctaw. Jeney, a Republican, will face GOP incumbent Brian Maughan in the June 26 primary. Read more
Midwest City High School classmates Gordon Jeney, Carla Cargill and Terry Sullentrop visit at Jeney’s campaign kickoff for Oklahoma County Commissioner, District 2, Tuesday at Old Germany Restaurant in Choctaw. Jeney, a Republican, will face GOP incumbent Brian Maughan in the June 26 primary. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Fraud scheme alleged by fired city manager
by Tim Farley
However, Floyd said he was excluded from any dealings with the developer and potential economic development prospects after September 2011. According to Floyd, he brought the alleged fraud to the council’s attention in June 2011, but no action was taken. Read more
However, Floyd said he was excluded from any dealings with the developer and potential economic development prospects after September 2011. According to Floyd, he brought the alleged fraud to the council’s attention in June 2011, but no action was taken. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Banz draws Republican, Democrat challengers
by Tim Farley
However, this won’t be the first time Banz has faced opposition. In 2008, he squared off against a primary and general election opponents, and won. In 2010, he faced a general election opponent and won again.. Read more
However, this won’t be the first time Banz has faced opposition. In 2008, he squared off against a primary and general election opponents, and won. In 2010, he faced a general election opponent and won again.. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Santorum’s spiritual sand traps were costly
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“Memo to Romney: If the media ask you about Adam and Eve, simply say they didn’t have jobs and it’s Obama’s fault. Keep the conversation on issues that matter to the voters. The media don’t really care what you think about Cain and Abel or what you believe spiritually. Read more
“Memo to Romney: If the media ask you about Adam and Eve, simply say they didn’t have jobs and it’s Obama’s fault. Keep the conversation on issues that matter to the voters. The media don’t really care what you think about Cain and Abel or what you believe spiritually. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Ethics rejection speaks volumes
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The proposed rules were the result of a process started when a special investigative committee was established to investigate felony corruption charges against a House member. That committee report is a matter of public record. Read more
The proposed rules were the result of a process started when a special investigative committee was established to investigate felony corruption charges against a House member. That committee report is a matter of public record. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Choctaw council hires interim manager
by Tim Farley
Shelton, who is retired from city government, will work for Choctaw on an interim basis while officials search for a permanent city manager. The Choctaw council voted during an emergency executive session on March 16 not to renew the employment contract for current City Manager Robert Floyd. Read more
Shelton, who is retired from city government, will work for Choctaw on an interim basis while officials search for a permanent city manager. The Choctaw council voted during an emergency executive session on March 16 not to renew the employment contract for current City Manager Robert Floyd. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, March 29, 2012
YWCA continues to serve women in danger
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Fortunately, the YWCA of Oklahoma City has anticipated their needs. Thirty three years ago the YWCA created central Oklahoma’s only certified shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Today the YWCA Emergency Shelter continues to serve those in danger, and to provide a wide range of services to families in crisis. Read more
Fortunately, the YWCA of Oklahoma City has anticipated their needs. Thirty three years ago the YWCA created central Oklahoma’s only certified shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Today the YWCA Emergency Shelter continues to serve those in danger, and to provide a wide range of services to families in crisis. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Supercommittee failure sets stage for election year debate
by Shawn Powell
As part of a last-minute agreement ending August’s debt ceiling standoff, legislation was signed into law calling for the creation of a deficit reduction “super committee. Read more
As part of a last-minute agreement ending August’s debt ceiling standoff, legislation was signed into law calling for the creation of a deficit reduction “super committee. Read more
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