EDMOND — Lottery warns of scam
The Oklahoma Lottery would like Oklahomans to be aware of a potential scam that seeks personal information from residents. Recently, many individuals have contacted Lottery headquarters in regards to an e-mail that encourages them to contact the Oklahoma Lottery Commission to claim their cash prize. The phone numbers, e-mail and contact name given in the message are not associated with the Oklahoma Lottery.
Oklahoma Lottery Security currently is investigating the e-mail and urges anyone who receives such an e-mail to not respond to or provide any personal information to any address in the e-mail.
United Way drive raises record $18 million
Before a crowd of 670 guests, Larry and Polly Nichols announced record results for the 2007 United Way of Central Oklahoma fundraising campaign.
The report was met with great fanfare as the University of Central Oklahoma marching band played and the crowd cheered. The 2007 results represent a $1.5 million increase over 2006 giving, the largest single year increase in the organization’s history.
Citizens Caring For Children presents ‘Adventures in Wonderland’
Citizens Caring for Children invites Oklahomans to help the state’s 10,000 children currently living in foster care by re-living their own childhood at “Adventures in Wonderland: an Event to Benefit Foster Children,” from 7-10 p.m. March 8 at the Meinders Hall of Mirrors in the Oklahoma City Civic Center.
The event will feature “Grown Up Gourmet” hors d’ouerves from local restaurants such as Deep Fork and Bin 73, plus drinks and live music.
Tickets are $75 and must be purchased prior to the event. For more information, call Citizens Caring for Children at 348-9034 or visit www.citizenscaringforchildren.org.
Local News
2-11 Community
Your News
- Local News
-
-
Edmond loses wealth of knowledge with death of resident
The death of longtime Edmond resident Eloise Rodkey Rees goes with the saying that with every death, you lose a library.
- Polling places: Where to vote
-
Humphreys seeks Senate seat
Fearing that the liberties of Oklahomans are slipping away, Republican Chris Humphreys said he hopes to win the state Senate District 20 primary race set for Tuesday.
-
Unwritten contracts hard to prove
Q: Can an agreement be enforced if it is not in writing?
A: Although it is generally advisable to put every agreement in writing, most agreements can be enforced without written evidence of the deal. Both oral and written contracts can, in the right circumstances, bind the parties to perform. -
High speed pursuit ends near Arcadia Lake
A pursuit with speeds approaching 100 mph ended with an arrest Friday afternoon near Arcadia Lake, police said.
-
Edmond resident donates native art for New Guinea exhibit
With nearly 1,000 distinct dialects spoken, hundreds of years of colonization from multiple countries as well as vast natural resources, Papua New Guinea is the epitome of diversity.
Its native art is no exception. -
Film, stage, TV star Linda Purl to appear Saturday at UCO
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Broadway Tonight series will present accomplished actor, singer and dancer, Linda Purl in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Central’s Mitchell Hall Theater.
-
Governor still behind ME’s move to Edmond
Gov. Mary Fallin said she remains open in her support of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office moving to the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma.
-
At Edmond meeting, Coburn questions U.S. role in U.N.
U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn questioned the U.S. role in the United Nations while attending a recent town hall hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma.
-
Robbery defendant says he is innocent
A metro man facing felony charges in an alleged robbery in Edmond says he is innocent and was not present at the scene, his attorney said Thursday.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Uzbek Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Obama
Woolly Mammoth Caught on Camera?
Sandusky makes a statement
Did JLo 'Assault' Marc Anthony on Camera?
Christie Brinkley's Runway Slip
Toddler forced to run half-naked in snow
Halle Wants to Leave the Country
Northern Lights shine above earth
Plane makes perfect belly landing
Kris Jenner New Face of Arousal Oils
Raw Video: School Bus Burst Into Flames
Trending: Zip it!
What's in Steve Jobs' FBI file?
SJP Talks About Replacing Demi Moore in 'Lovelace'
Over 200 dead dolphins wash ashore
Lady Gaga's Battle With Bulimia
Evacuation at Sea
Osama Bin Laden Zombie Movie: "Osombie" Teaser Released
LA School Reopens Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
VS Model Quits Over Religion
