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Los Angeles County police are investigating accusations that Justin struck a photographer, which, if true, would violate California Penal Code 242 even if the striking blow was, well, glancing. Detectives want you to call them if you saw the brawl or if Justin attacked you, as well.
06/07/2012 | Comments 0Roses 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...
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Politics and Government
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Modern economies have universal health care
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For now, let’s drop the talk about wanting a liberal America or a conservative America. What we truly need is a modern America. No country can be modern spending twice what its rich competitors do on health care while leaving millions without any coverage. Read more
For now, let’s drop the talk about wanting a liberal America or a conservative America. What we truly need is a modern America. No country can be modern spending twice what its rich competitors do on health care while leaving millions without any coverage. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Fear would put Romney in White House
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If you listen to talk radio or watch cable news, you’d think everyone was an ideologue, obsessed with party politics. But many, perhaps most, American voters are not wedged into a voting pattern. The same country that elected the conservative George W. Bush voted for the very liberal Barack Obama the next time around. Read more
If you listen to talk radio or watch cable news, you’d think everyone was an ideologue, obsessed with party politics. But many, perhaps most, American voters are not wedged into a voting pattern. The same country that elected the conservative George W. Bush voted for the very liberal Barack Obama the next time around. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Homeowner upset about flooding from road work
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Darin Taylor, who lives at 324 Post Road, said he has contacted project contractor Markwell Paving about flooding to his property and surrounding homeowners. When he spoke with company officials in August 2011, he was assured corrective measures would be taken. Read more
Darin Taylor, who lives at 324 Post Road, said he has contacted project contractor Markwell Paving about flooding to his property and surrounding homeowners. When he spoke with company officials in August 2011, he was assured corrective measures would be taken. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Choctaw manager’s opening draws 58 applicants
by Tim Farley
Several applicants currently work as city managers, while others did recently, Shelton said. In the case of the latter, he explained that in the city management profession, failure to renew a manager’s contract is not always considered to be a “black eye. Read more
Several applicants currently work as city managers, while others did recently, Shelton said. In the case of the latter, he explained that in the city management profession, failure to renew a manager’s contract is not always considered to be a “black eye. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Former city manager sues Choctaw, developers
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Floyd also is alleging that councilmembers breached his contract and is seeking $75,000 in damages from the municipality. Finally, Floyd is seeking another $75,000 in damages from the development team, specifically listing Josh Kyles, Eldon Blackaby and Kurt Blackaby. Read more
Floyd also is alleging that councilmembers breached his contract and is seeking $75,000 in damages from the municipality. Finally, Floyd is seeking another $75,000 in damages from the development team, specifically listing Josh Kyles, Eldon Blackaby and Kurt Blackaby. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Contractor, MWC officials point fingers in road debate
by Tim Farley
The largest road project that has been in progress for more than a year and a half is the widening of Post Road from Reno Avenue to SE 15th Street. Estimated at $5 million, the project has gone on longer than a normal road project should, Midwest City Manager Guy Henson said. Read more
The largest road project that has been in progress for more than a year and a half is the widening of Post Road from Reno Avenue to SE 15th Street. Estimated at $5 million, the project has gone on longer than a normal road project should, Midwest City Manager Guy Henson said. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Amnesty program clears 41 warrants
by Tim Farley
The program ran from February 15 to May 15 and concerned outstanding warrants that were issued before January 1, 2010. The program offered 50 percent off the cost of each warrant. Police officials said 41 of the estimated 1,000 warrants were cleared and brought in $20,000 to the police department. Read more
The program ran from February 15 to May 15 and concerned outstanding warrants that were issued before January 1, 2010. The program offered 50 percent off the cost of each warrant. Police officials said 41 of the estimated 1,000 warrants were cleared and brought in $20,000 to the police department. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Cornelia de Lange proclamation
by Eastword Staff
Lorraine Martin, left, holds a proclamation signed by Midwest City Mayor Jack Fry declaring May 12 as Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Day. Read more
Lorraine Martin, left, holds a proclamation signed by Midwest City Mayor Jack Fry declaring May 12 as Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Day. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Legislature gives SHINE program big boost
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On May 1, the Oklahoma Legislature gave our very successful SHINE program a tremendous boost. Thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Gary Banz and Sen. David Holt, SHINE and similar community service programs started in other counties will now have a permanent funding source, at no cost to the taxpayers. Read more
On May 1, the Oklahoma Legislature gave our very successful SHINE program a tremendous boost. Thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Gary Banz and Sen. David Holt, SHINE and similar community service programs started in other counties will now have a permanent funding source, at no cost to the taxpayers. Read more
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
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