The Edmond Sun - Local News

Hundreds pay tribute to hospital CEO
Family, friends and community leaders gathered Thursday morning at First Presbyterian Church to celebrate the life of the late Theodore “Tayo” Fichtl amid the promise of eternal life.
Attorney general to speak at Edmond memorial dedication
Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson is historically qualified to be part of Saturday’s ceremony honoring the city’s World War II veterans.
Back in the day, his parents, Ed and June Edmondson, met and married in San Diego. His mother was a member of the Navy WAVEs and his father was a Navy lieutenant who commanded gun crews on a merchant marine ship.
Edmond residents give police officer a lift
An Edmond Police officer has a little less to worry about thanks to a group of weightlifters who raised $7,000 for his family.
Last weekend, other police officers and members of the public pumped iron and did other exercises for Kennedy Stearns. The 8-year-old is the daughter of Police Officer Jason Stearns.
Health department offers outdoor food safety tips
With the Fourth of July holiday arriving Saturday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is emphasizing the importance of preventing food-borne diseases while enjoying picnics or grilling food outdoors.
7-3 Community News
OSU director of athletics to address Rotary Club of Edmond
Mike Holder, vice president for Athletic Programs and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Oklahoma State University, will be the featured speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club of Edmond. The service organization meets at noon every Wednesday at the Sellers Event Center, 13700 N. Eastern Ave.
7-3 Religion News
Church takes VBS into community
An Edmond church is taking vacation Bible school into the community through an outreach program that includes a series of events in July.
Lori Jirousek, Kids’ Ministries program coordinator for the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond, said a planning team spent a lot of time in prayer as they determined how VBS should look this year.
Bryce Merritt sings "I'm Yours"
Bryce Merritt sings "I'm Yours"
Mostly clear skies with a chance for rain on the Fourth
Skies are to be mostly clear with a chance for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms in parts of the state for the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Officials urge water safety
Officials from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are urging boaters to be aware of the law and to exercise caution as they prepare to celebrate Independence Day.
Officials urge lawful fireworks use
Against the pitch black night sky fireworks are a beautiful sight to behold — the tell-tale plume, the burst of color, the accompanying explosions.
However, away from authorized displays, illegally used, they can be destructive and deadly.
Wedding customer faces shoplifting complaint

A 26-year-old Texas woman faces shoplifting complaints after allegedly shopping for items for a wedding and not paying for them, police said.
On Monday, police were dispatched to Isabella, 1389 E. 15th St., in reference to a shoplifter in custody, according to a police report. Police were told that as the suspect was leaving the front door, sensors set off the security alarm.
Storm leaves damage in Oklahoma County
Thunderstorms damaged homes and other structures, knocked down trees and power lines and disrupted electric service in parts of Oklahoma on Tuesday.
Parts of Oklahoma may get rain, hot temperatures continue
Clear skies across Oklahoma are to become partly cloudy by the end of the week with a chance for scattered showers in parts of the state.
Citylink bus service starts today
A temporary transit transfer center was placed Monday in the northwest corner parking lot of the Festival Market Place along First Street just west of Broadway.
7-1 State news in brief
AT&T is rolling out a fleet of at least 30 compressed natural gas vehicles this year in part because of tax incentives approved by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Tinker medical center is under way
Col. Robert Marks, 72nd Medical Group commander on Tinker Air Force Base, said that major ground movement is occurring every day on the site of Tinker’s future medical center.
7-1 Oklahoma City news in brief
Two Oklahoma City police officers are on paid leave while under investigation for an alleged shooting outside a strip club.
7-1 Crime news in brief
A 42-year-old Rush Springs woman faces a theft-related complaint for allegedly stealing pieces of mail from Edmond mail boxes, police said.
Bryce Merritt sings "I'm Yours"
Scattered showers possible, hot days return
Hot daytime temperatures are returning to Oklahoma with a chance for a few showers scattered across the state.
City plans for next internal audits
The Finance Audit Committee met recently to schedule fiscal year 2009-10 internal audits by BKD LLC for the City of Edmond.
Options for the audit included municipal court revenues and receipts for an estimated fee of $8,220.
Weekend look: KiteFest and Taste of Edmond
Economy affects ‘Taste of Edmond’
The current economy took a slight toll on LibertyFest’s Taste of Edmond event.
New city buses ready to roll
A smooth transition is planned for Wednesday when Citylink replaces the Eddy Trolley Service.
Unpublicized structure fire speaks volumes
Some unpublicized structure fires in Edmond speak volumes in that sprinkler systems are saving lives and keeping residents in their homes, a fire official said.
Registration under way for cheer, pom camp
Registration for the Cheer & Pom Camp for ages pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade is under way.
6-27 Community your news
6-27 Community your news
6-27 Meetings on the agenda
6-27 Meetings on the agenda
Police: Assault incident not true
A woman who claimed to be a victim of an assault earlier this week confessed to Edmond detectives that she made up her story, police said Friday. The woman originally claimed she was attacked behind a pizza restaurant.
2 local women join county CASA
Deborah Orcutt and Leslee Rahbar recently were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates, having completed 34 hours of basic training.
City hires urban forestry coordinator
The City of Edmond has a new green thumb, with Ryan Ochsner hired as urban forestry coordinator.
6-27 Births
6-27 Births
6-27 OKC watch
6-27 OKC watch
Arts commission approves new statues
The Visual Arts Commission approved nearly $77,000 worth of public art sculpture with signage acquisitions Wednesday night.
Edmond Medical Center CEO Fichtl dies at 43
Judge to rule in police lawsuit
A federal judge Thursday said he will need time to determine the scope of discovery in an excessive force lawsuit brought by an Edmond man against the city and two police officers.
Edmond woman arrested on child abuse warrant
A Texas man and an Edmond woman have been arrested in alleged abuse involving an 8-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, police said.
Church breaks ground on new facility
From its humble beginnings 29 years ago, Faith Bible Church, 600 N. Coltrane, has grown to a congregation of some 450 families.
6-26 OKC watch
6-26 OKC watch
6-26 Health in brief
6-26 Health in brief
Vitamin C may stop diabetes damage
Researchers at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center have found a way to stop the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes with the combination of insulin and a common vitamin found in most medicine cabinets.
Bridge funding hits snag
A proposed pedestrian bridge that would connect the FestivalMarket Place to 142 proposed parking spaces across Edmond Road hit a funding roadblock Monday.
Agent wants bounty hunters regulated
Oklahoma law does not require bounty hunters to obtain a license, and a metro bail bondsman wants that changed.
March for Freedom on at Capitol
In a way, Brett Behenna wishes he did not have to do what he is about to do.
6-25 Oklahoma City news in brief
Authorities said there were no injuries after a small airplane went off the runway while doing touch-and-go landings at Sundance Airpark in northwest Oklahoma City.
Edmond student on national academic team
A team of six students from Oklahoma, including Andrew Chandler of Edmond Santa Fe HIgh School, claimed the National Runner-up title at the National Tournament of Academic Excellence (NTAE) held recently at Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
Task force to look at master plan
The Central Edmond Urban Development Board selected names for a proposed task force Tuesday evening to review the 1998 Downtown Master Plan.
Temps climb into triple digits
Authorities issued an excessive heat warning and an ozone alert Wednesday for parts of Oklahoma as temperatures climbed into the triple digits and the Sooner state baked under some of the hottest weather in the nation with no relief in sight.
Fraud hotline opens
Federal and state officials are launching a hotline to receive reports of fraud, waste and abuse of federal economic stimulus money allocated to Oklahoma.

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