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Gov. Henry orders flags at half-staff
Gov. Brad Henry has ordered all flags on state property to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday to honor the victims of Thursday’s deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas
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11-7 Community: your news
A Dickens of A Christmas set to kick off Dec. 3
Downtown Edmond once again returns to a simpler time of life, a more traditional Christmas as merchants turn back the hands of time in their Victorian attire and present “A Dickens of A Christmas” and “Dickens Weekend” Dec. 3-6. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Festival Market Place Plaza, with special music from the 145th Army Jazz Trio, the Dickens Carolers and Santa. Karen Moore Studio will offer Christmas picture packets for $12. The Mayor’s Tree Lighting ceremony and essay winners presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
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Polling Locations: Where to vote
Polls will be open for the Edmond Public School bond election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, but other voting options are available.
The Oklahoma County and Logan County election boards can accept absentee ballots until the close of polling stations. Also, voters can cast ballots in person absentee from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. A two-member bipartisan absentee voting board will be on duty those days to assist in-person absentee voters.
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Edmond Public Schools: what’s on the bond issue
Proposition No. 1
1. Technology: Provide for improvements to the Edmond School District to include, but not limited to, purchasing and installing equipment and cabling designed to increase elementary bandwidth, purchasing and installing computers, computer software, technology related equipment, phone systems and technology related support services. $2.65 million
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11-7 Pets: rescued animals
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Stearns rides roller-coaster year to top police honor
It’s been an up and down year for Jason Stearns.
Earlier this year, the press documented the story about the Edmond Police officer’s daughter’s battle with leukemia.
This summer, Stearns was honored for his role in saving the life of a 10-month-old Edmond boy who was choking on a penny.
In September, Stearns earned a promotion from officer to detective.
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Fire chief known as ‘forward-thinking’
On April 19, 1995, Gil Harryman was acting fire chief of the Edmond Fire Department. The fire chief was in Pennsylvania looking at a tanker the department was considering buying.
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11-7 Police & Fire: emergency runs
Information in this column is gathered from police incident reports and any related documents. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges are filed, innocence or guilt is determined by a court of law.
Edmond Police Department
TUESDAY
William Meyer Warshell, Oklahoma City, was arrested on traffic citations of following too closely, driving under suspension, no insurance and leaving the scene of an accident. Officer Milo Box.
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Motorist listed in critical condition
A motorist involved in a Friday morning accident was listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center, police said.
Edmond Police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said that at 8:06 a.m. police received a report of a car accident at Danforth Road and Eagle Drive.
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Langston receives federal farming grant
Langston University has been awarded a three-year $525,000 federal grant to help provide training for beginning Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.
The school is one of 29 colleges and universities nationwide receiving more than $17 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture grants to fund the program.
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11-7 Calendar: Edmond senior center
Monday
9:30 a.m.: Choir practice
10 a.m.: Advisory Committee Meeting
1 p.m.: *Beginning Tap
2:15 p.m.: *Jazzercise Lite
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Bulldogs dress for Halloween
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11-7 Calendar
EDMOND EVENTS
7 SATURDAY
Fine Arts and Literature Statewide Academic Meet will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Education Building of the University of Central Oklahoma.
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City responds in latest litigation
Police officers did not have a search warrant, but the city denies they physically assaulted a disabled veteran and his son during an alleged home invasion, according to court documents obtained by The Edmond Sun.
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Memorial eyes major makeover
In the Edmond School District bond election coming up Tuesday, one high school will receive a large piece of the $36.12 million pie.
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Pancreatic cancer awareness walk planned
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ALS Association begins new campaign
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11-6 Calendar
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Saturday H1N1 vaccination locations announced
A statewide “Vaccination Blitz” is scheduled this Saturday as Oklahoma’s county health departments work to vaccinate as many Oklahomans against H1N1 flu as time and vaccine supplies allow.
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Tea partiers voice health care concerns
OKLAHOMA CITY — With her American flag in tow, Edmond resident Dottie Smith joined more than a thousand Oklahomans Wednesday at the state Capitol. They gathered for one last tea party in the state before Congress votes on a health care bill, which may happen as early as this weekend.
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Candidates advocate for health education
Oklahoma’s two Democrat contenders in the 2010 gubernatorial race support mandatory health education in schools.
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins and Attorney General Drew Edmondson said they would work with the state Legislature to find a solution for teenage pregnancy in Oklahoma. They made that pledge at a recent forum for 2010 gubernatorial candidates at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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'You hit a what?' SUV nearly slams into elephant
It's not unusual to see a deer or a cow crossing Oklahoma's rural highways. But an elephant?
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3 middle schools need athletic field upgrades
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Homeless man faces murder charge
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater filed a first-degree murder charge Wednesday against the man being held in the Bicycle Bob homicide.
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AG, Walmart continue domestic violence project
Domestic Violence Awareness Month has drawn to a close, but Attorney General Drew Edmondson wants victims to know that help is available every month of the year.
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11-5 Impounded animals
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Deer Creek runners donate hair
Deer Creek cross country runners Hillarie Kessler and Kristiani Miller decided three years ago to grow out their hair and donate it to an organization that makes wigs for women and girls battling cancer.
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Counterfeits bring indictments
A federal grand jury Wednesday indicted a metro man who allegedly passed a counterfeit check at an Edmond Walmart, part of an ID theft scheme to pay for living expenses.
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11-5 News: in brief
Meeting to help attendees decode their DNA
The Edmond Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Edmond Historical Museum, 431 S. Boulevard.
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Amended city traffic law starts Nov. 12
Edmond Police soon will stop motorists who violate a clarified city ordinance regarding unsafe turns.
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Rebates, tax credits heat up geothermal option
Local rebates and federal tax credits will add up to significant savings for Edmond residents who switch to a geothermal heating and air conditioning system after the first of the year. Residents who live in homes more than 20 years old should definitely look at the opportunity, recommended Bob Corff, energy services manager for Edmond Electric.
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Statewide H1N1 vaccination blitz planned
State Health officials are planning a statewide H1N1 influenza vaccination effort Saturday for Oklahomans who fall into one of the priority groups targeted to receive the vaccine.
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Commissioner Holland plans Medicare event, free seats still left
With Medicare open enrollment quickly approaching, Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland is hosting the inaugural “Navigating the Medicare Maze” event in an effort to educate senior citizens, insurance agents, nursing home administrators, senior caregivers and the public at large about the basics of Medicare and recent changes to the program.
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OCS students go bald for HEROES Week
Clint Weathers, Oklahoma Christian School third-grader, has his head shaved as part of the fundraising activities for OCS’s HEROES Week.
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11-4 Police: crime news
Sheriff’s office releases Halloween weekend sobriety checkpoint stats
Oklahoma County deputies manned a metro Halloween weekend sobriety checkpoint which netted 16 DUI arrests.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint at 3900 S.W. 15th St. in Oklahoma City. It began at 10:30 p.m. Saturday and ended at 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
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11-4 Police & Fire: emergency runs
Information in this column is gathered from police incident reports and any related documents. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges are filed, innocence or guilt is determined by a court of law.
Edmond Police Department
THURSDAY
Cody Van Zandt Cooper, 100 N. University Dr. Rm. 115, was arrested on complaints of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officer Jason Rigsby.
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Oklahoma sees new laws go into effect
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Almost 200 pieces of legislation passed by the Oklahoma Legislature last spring become law Sunday, including measures that change the way Oklahomans file and litigate lawsuits, promote wind energy and make health care more available and affordable for the uninsured.
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Social distancing scarce in Edmond — so far
An Edmond church has temporarily suspended hospital visits by deacons and is encouraging less hand-to-hand contact in some group settings.
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Candidates discuss child care options
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins says she encourages the development of employer day care centers in Oklahoma. Employee productivity and absenteeism improves by investing in child care, Askins said.
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11-3 News: in brief
Edmond resident wins $25,000 playing Oklahoma Cash 5
Karl Stapp of Edmond is counting his cash and heading to Vegas as the lucky winner of $25,000 playing Oklahoma Cash 5.
Stapp purchased his winning ticket at the Valero at 13636 N. Bryant Ave. in Edmond.
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11-3 Police & Fire: emergency runs
Information in this column is gathered from police incident reports and any related documents. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges are filed, innocence or guilt is determined by a court of law.
Edmond Police Department
10-19
James Wesley Patton, 7920 Copper Oaks Dr., was arrested on a DUI complaint. Officer Curtis Thompson.
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11-3 This Week: what to do, what to see
4 WEDNESDAY
Held on the Homefront exhibit comes to the Edmond Library on the Traces traveling museum in a bus.
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Police seek information in attempted abduction
Edmond Police are seeking information from witnesses who may have observed an attempted drive-by abduction Friday afternoon.
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$36 million school bond issue on ballot
Community members attended a meeting Thursday night to hear from Edmond Public School officials about the Nov. 10 school bond election.
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10-31 Community: your news
Vaughn to serve on national transportation association committee
The National Association of Counties recently tabbed District 3 Oklahoma County Commissioner Ray Vaughn, R-Edmond, to serve as a member of the national organization’s Transportation Steering Committee.
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City employees welcome statue
Assistant City Manager Steve Commons, left, City Attorney Steve Murdock and Director of Financial Services Ross VanderHamm pay their respects to the City of Edmond’s newest statue, Humpty Dumpty, Friday in front of the city’s administration building on East First Street.
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10-31 Calendar: Edmond senior center
Monday
9:30 a.m.: Choir practice
1 p.m.: *Beginning Tap
2:15 p.m.: *Jazzercise Lite
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Treasurer Meacham says he won’t run for office
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Treasurer Scott Meacham announced Friday he will not seek another term as state treasurer following the expiration of his current term in January of 2011. He also announced that he will not seek any other elective office.
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City delays ice rink idea
Edmond will not have a Holiday Ice Rink under the Festival Market Place Pavilion — at least not this year. Assistant City Manager Steve Commons said sponsorship interest was not enough to bring the rink to Edmond from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3.
