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November 8, 2008

11-8 OKC news in brief

Abortion bill described as threat to clinic

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new state law, now blocked by court order, came within days of ending many of the services provided by Tulsa’s main abortion clinic, an attorney for the clinic said Friday.

The law, which was to have gone into effect Nov. 1, prohibits a woman from getting an abortion unless she first has an ultrasound and the doctor describes to her what the fetus looks like.

On Oct. 29, Oklahoma County District Judge Vicki Robertson granted a temporary restraining order blocking the law. Her order remains in effect until March 27, unless she rules on a request to issue a preliminary injunction sooner.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of Tulsa’s Reproductive Services, says the law intrudes on privacy, endangers health and assaults dignity.

The non-profit clinic would have had to reduce the number of abortions it provides because it does not have the personnel needed to implement requirements of the measure, said Stephanie Toti, a staff attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights.

Republican state Sen. Todd Lamb, a chief supporter of the law, said Friday he fails to see how the law could require an abortion clinic to close and would not require it to add new employees.

“If any abortion clinic shut down, my hope would be that they shut down through a lack of demand,” he said.



Candidate seeks recount

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A re-count has been ordered in the Oklahoma Senate District 43 race, which incumbent Republican Jim Reynolds won by 159 votes, according to final but unofficial returns. David Boren, the Democratic candidate, requested the re-count, alleging voting irregularities. Reynolds also alleged irregularities in the race.

The District 43 re-count will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Cleveland County and at 10 a.m. in Oklahoma County on the same day.

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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.

    February 12, 2012

  • 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.

    February 12, 2012

  • 020912 EPD cadets1.jpg 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.

    February 11, 2012 7 Photos

  • jc_babyA.jpg 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.

    February 11, 2012 3 Photos

  • 2-11 Police & fire runs

    February 11, 2012

  • 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.

    February 11, 2012

  • 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.
    For lunch reservations, call at 330-6293 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    February 10, 2012

  • 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.

    February 10, 2012

  • 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. 

    February 10, 2012

  • Eloise Rees.jpg 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.

    February 10, 2012 1 Photo