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10-29 OKC watch
University says it won’t change its name
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Christian University will not be changing its name.
For several months, university officials had looked into a potential name change for the school in far northern Oklahoma City, surveying various campus constituencies during the process.
But during a chapel service on the campus Monday, university President Michael O’Neal said the name “Oklahoma Christian University” enjoys goodwill and is highly regarded in the local and national community.
O’Neal says he thinks the university can build increasing brand value by keeping the name.
Oklahoma Christian is a private college affiliated with Churches of Christ. It has an enrollment of about 2,000 students.
State to get HUD funding for disaster recover
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The state of Oklahoma will get nearly $1.8 million to help pay for recovery efforts from spring storms, tornadoes and flooding in four counties.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston announced Tuesday Oklahoma will receive $1,793,876 from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
The money will be used to repair homes, businesses and infrastructure in Craig, Latimer, Ottawa and Pittsburg counties.
The counties were hit by the natural disasters from May 10 through 13 and President Bush issued a major disaster declaration for the four on May 14.
The funding is part of $200 million dollars being sent to 15 states affected by natural disasters.
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Police: ‘K2’ surfaces in Edmond
Law enforcement officials want Edmond parents to know local youth are using a new synthetic form of marijuana currently not included on the state’s list of outlawed drugs.
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Murder defendant loses attorney to ex-ME
An incomplete autopsy report and a conflict of interest related to the former chief medical examiner have caused delays in the “Bicycle Bob” murder case.
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Local economist sees rebound picking up
Take note if a positive forecast of the state’s economy brightens your day. Oklahoma’s economy is rebounding from the nationwide recession, said Mickey Hepner, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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News of ‘deal’ puzzles OU president
A plan to move the beleaguered state medical examiner’s office to Edmond is still alive.
Senate Bill 738, authored by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, calls for the office to be moved to the University of Central Oklahoma campus as part of a growing forensic science community. -
Corn looks for state insurance reform
Lawmakers buzz about the state Capitol waiting to see what the federal government will do about health care reform, state Sen. Kenneth Corn said.
“I don’t think we have to wait on Washington,” said Corn, D-Howe, a 2010 candidate for lieutenant governor. “I think we can do things right here in Oklahoma. And we need to do insurance reform in the state.”
So far Corn is the only Democrat in the race for lieutenant governor. Republican Sen. Todd Lamb of Edmond and state Rep. John Wright, R-Broken Arrow, also have announced. -
Geoport board hires new manager
GUTHRIE — The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board on Tuesday named Lee Ivie of Heber City, Utah, as the airport’s new manager. His start date is April 5.
Ivie, who currently manages the Heber City Municipal Airport, will replace Ron Groves, who has served as interim manager since the resignation late last year of former airport manager Aaron Barth. -
DA amends murder charge in ‘Bicycle Bob’ case
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater has amended the first-degree murder charge against a “Bicycle Bob” defendant.
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3-10 Pets: rescued animals
This is a list of animals that have been impounded by Edmond Animal Welfare at the Edmond Animal Shelter, Interstate 35 and Covell in the Cross Timbers Municipal complex. Call the shelter at 216-7615.
The following animals will be available for adoption after March 11:
A Cocker Spaniel, black and tan, was found at Danforth and Boulevard.
A domestic short-haired cat, gray tabby, was found at Jackson.
A domestic long-haired cat, seal point, was found at Jackson. -
City replaces Smith with Smith
The City of Edmond has named Jim Smith as its new assistant city manager of operations, said Larry Stevens, city manager.
Smith has served as the director of Public Works for the City of Lancaster, Texas, since 2003. March 29 will mark his first day of work in Edmond.
“We went through a really long, thorough and exhaustive process interviewing four finalists that we thought were all very good,” Stevens said. “… I’m tickled to death to have him, tickled to death that he’s interested in Edmond.” - More Local News Headlines
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