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Posted on Thursday 29, 2012 in Faith Community
St. Matthew to host free Easter event on Sunday
The church has created an entire festival celebrating the Resurrection. Live music by the church’s praise band, “Witness,” the Okie Dokie Banjo Band , and Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums will be performing throughout the event. Festivities also will include face painting, photographs with the Easter Bunny, games and crafts. Read more | Preview
Posted on Thursday 29, 2012 in Business
Base program connects Tinker, area businesses
Yet, people like Elena Le Gree are trying to convince area businesses and civic leaders to step up and maintain those existing services. Le Gree, coordinator of Tinker’s Commercial Sponsorship program, isn’t afraid to ask for money or in-kind contributions on behalf of the airmen and their families. Read more | Preview
Posted on Thursday 29, 2012 in Community Sports
Thunder crowd gave former Laker huge ovation in first game
Posted on Thursday 29, 2012 in Public Safety
Mid-Del student wins pageant
Supreme Our Diamond Miss is determined by highest scores of Modeling, Talent, Interview, and Glamour. She received a crown, trophy, and banner. In addition, she will be presented with a diamond necklace when she competes in the Oklahoma State Diamond Miss Pageant this June in Chickasha. Read more | Preview
Sports
Floyd had ‘full expectations’ contract would be renewed
However, in a previous interview, Ross said he did not believe the city would pay Floyd any severance because the council had failed to vote to renew the contract the last few years. Contracts with government entities in Oklahoma are valid for 12 months, Ross said.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Spring sports calendar
April 6 Choctaw at Anadarko Tournament, Sugar Creek Golf Course, Hinton, 9 a.m..
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Thunder coach praises Hayward
After the Thunder defeated Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers 114-91 last week, Brooks talked about some of the younger players, including Hayward who knocked down two consecutive three-point shots in the second quarter to give the Thunder a 44-37 lead.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Titan boys lose in shootout; girls dominated by Santa Fe
The Wolves outscored the Titans in the shootout to notch the 1-0 victory. Carl Albert now stands at 3-1 with wins over Guymon, Chickasha and Mustang and is ranked No. 6 in Class 5A. The Titans defeated district foe Guymon 3-2, downed 6A ‘s Mustang 1-0 and shut out Chickasha 2-0 in games earlier this season.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Thunder crowd gave former Laker huge ovation in first game
But now, as the newest member of the Thunder, Fisher is like one of the family, and it took less than three hours for the relationship to turn from hate to love. Fisher arrived at the arena shortly before 5 p.m., two hours before tip-off with the Los.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Latest News
Reception held for new Mid-Del superintendent
LEFT: Midwest City Councilman Rick Dawkins, left, has a laugh with Mayor Jack Fry, center, and Oklahoma County Treasurer Butch Freeman during Tuesday’s reception held in honor of new Mid-Del Schools Superintendent Pam Deering.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Supercommittee failure sets stage for election year debate
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.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Base program connects Tinker, area businesses
Yet, people like Elena Le Gree are trying to convince area businesses and civic leaders to step up and maintain those existing services. Le Gree, coordinator of Tinker’s Commercial Sponsorship program, isn’t afraid to ask for money or in-kind contributions on behalf of the airmen and their families.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0Tax-time errors could cause delay with return
Many taxpayers make mistakes when figuring their taxable income, withholding and estimated tax payments, Earned Income Tax Credit, Standard Deduction for age 65 or over or blind, the taxable amount of Social Security benefits and the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
03/29/2012 | Comments 0All smiles
Fourth and White Oak owner Christine Noblett, left, and Miss Choctaw Madison Black enjoy a moment together during a Business After Hours reception held March 22. Fourth and White Oak is located at 2400 S. Douglas Boulevard in Midwest Citiy..
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