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Speech brings a test
The furor over President Barack Obama’s proposed speech to school children on Tuesday truly reflects how polarized our nation’s citizens continue to be when it comes to the political arena.
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Lock up your gas
A local company learned last week just what the high price of fuel really means in today’s economic climate.
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‘I Promise’ program deserves kudos
Edmond parents will send their teenagers off into the night Saturday for what should be a magical evening full of lifelong memories to be made. But underlying the excitement of prom night is the tension from fear for their children’s safety.
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Explore compost idea
EDITOR’S NOTE: Throughout 2008, The Edmond Sun’s Editorial Board will advocate for five priority issues for the city.
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Get a clue
Sometimes, politicians can hold on too tightly to their dreams.
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Cargill defies belief
House Speaker Lance Cargill has weathered several accusations and insinuations in the past year, but the revelation Sunday that he has failed to file his personal income tax returns for two years is utterly discouraging.
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Tax proposal a winner for state cities
Sometimes, everyone just has to gain control of their budget in order to straighten out their priorities.
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It’s time to stabilize state budget
Much has been made in recent weeks about the projected state revenue forecast for 2008, which will be certified in February.
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No big lottery surprise
State Superintendent Sandy Garrett’s recent call for the Legislature to address the state lottery shortfall is one more clarion bell for bringing voters back to reality.
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Waterboarding has no place in our 'toolbox'
Reports during the weekend that the White House plans to veto the House-approved intelligence bill bodes ill for our standing in the world.
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Shelter necessity greater outside of city
Edmond has no official emergency shelter for those who have been without power for more than a few hours. The nearest shelter is on Northwest 23rd Street in Oklahoma City.
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Kudos to those who serve
Oklahoma Gas & Electric is calling this week’s winter ice storm the worst one it has fought in its history as a company.
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Board members deserve pat on back
Two Edmond school board members achieved recognition last week that deserves a pat on the back.
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Vote yes for school bond
Edmond Public Schools continue to face an onslaught of student population growth and the district needs voters’ help. A $28.9 million bond package will go before voters Tuesday.
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A bidding question
This week, Edmond Board of Education member Kathleen Duncan questioned a $420,943 change order for the Freshman Academy at Memorial High School.
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Mourning for Omaha
We mourn with the rest of the nation today for the eight victims of the Omaha shopping mall massacre.
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Keep Henry in parole process
Recent testimony before the House Criminal Justice and Correctional Subcommittee asked the question of whether the governor should be removed from the parole process.
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Giving thanks
Edmond can count itself lucky in numerous ways. It’s beautiful parks, it’s growth in the past decade, it’s friendly people and more.
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Clean-up time
Speaker of the House Lance Cargill’s hearing Tuesday to modernize government revealed some interesting tidbits.
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Good job, Mary
Oklahoma Rep. Mary Fallin led a tour Monday of the Air Traffic Academy at the Mike Monroney Center in Oklahoma City for the U.S. House subcommittee on aviation.
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No North Korean influence here
Steve Forbes recently took a stab at Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson’s stance on out-of-state petition gatherers.
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Happy birthday to a great state
Oklahomans have much to celebrate today, this 100th anniversary of our state’s beginnings.
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Army expands its aim
The U.S. Army long has been a major national advertiser trying to lure in fresh recruits to the cause. So it seems like only a natural extension of that plan to now see the U.S. Army Box Office at the Ford Center.
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Term limits working
State Sen. Mary Easley plans to propose legislation that would repeal Oklahoma’s term-limit law.
