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Logan County Board of Health member re-appointed
Associate District Judge Larry Brooks announced the reappointment of Earl Sykes to the Logan County Board of Health. His term begins July 1 and expires June 30, 2014.
“As a member of the Logan County Board of Health, Mr. Sykes will be actively involved in working with the health department to identify the public health problems of our county, and lead community efforts to solve them,” said Jay Smith, administrator of the Logan County Health Department.
The Logan County Board of Health is composed of five members. Other board members are Shirley Ford, Jeff Hirzel, Jan Ruhl and Teresa Williams, M.D.
Lucas to hold town hall meeting
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas will hold a town hall meeting from 10-11 a.m. April 8 at Guthrie City Hall Council Chambers, 101 N. Second St.
Lucas will put on town hall meetings in Beckham, Custer, Canadian, Logan and Lincoln counties. All residents are invited to attend a meeting and express their opinions. Lucas will discus current events in Washington, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and asking for opinions and input on legislation currently before Congress.
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3-18 News: in brief
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Schools to open on time today
Both Edmond and Deer Creek public schools announced this morning they plan to have class as scheduled today.
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Hearts of Hope Tea to support City Rescue Mission
Women in Oklahoma City who are deeply concerned about the needs of homeless and impoverished women and children will pledge to support rehabilitation, recreation and educational programs through City Rescue Mission’s annual Hearts of Hope Tea on Feb. 23.
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Edmond Rotary to host Thunder GM Feb. 22
Edmond Rotary Club will host Sam Presti, general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 22 as speaker during its weekly meeting.
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Edmond Police cadets aim to improve shooting skills
Edmond’s police cadets, who are more than halfway through their training, sharpened their shooting skills this week.
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OU Medical Edmond greets 100th baby
Sometimes it seems as if history repeats itself.
My Birth Center at OU Medical Center Edmond delivered its 100th baby at 7:42 a.m. Friday, 44 years after the hospital’s first 100th baby was born in 1968. My Birth Center opened in September, becoming the first birth place available in Edmond since 2005. - 2-11 Police & fire runs
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School board candidates release financial reports
Both candidates running for the Edmond school board District No. 1 seat filed their first of two financial reports with the school administration.
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2-11 Edmond Senior Center calendar
The Edmond Senior Center, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For information about Edmond senior programs, stop by and pick up a monthly calendar, check out the website at edmondseniorcenter.com or call 216-7600.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and reservations are needed a day in advance by 11 a.m.
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State schools to receive No Child Left Behind waiver
State Secretary of Education Phyllis Hudecki announced Thursday Oklahoma is one of 10 states chosen to receive a waiver from No Child Left Behind requirements.
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Logan Co. Democrats to meet Monday
The Logan County Democratic Committee will have its monthly meeting on Monday.
The main order of business will be Get Out the Vote for the April 3 state Senate race. Precinct officers are encouraged to attend. In addition to business and planning items, the group will celebrate Logan County Democrats with birthdays in February. - More Local News Headlines
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Schools to open on time today





