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Edmond unveils WW II memorial
Descendants of Russell Dougherty and several Edmond World War II veterans were among the first to glimpse the unveiled statue honoring Dougherty and all WW II veterans.
Following Saturday’s LibertyFest Parade and a brief program at Russell Dougherty Elementary School, dignitaries unveiled “Dawn of Hope,” a statue depicting Dougherty in his pilot gear.
It was unveiled by Edmond sculptor Mary Lou Gresham, Edmond Mayor Patrice Douglas, David Goin, superintendent of Edmond Public Schools, Paula Stafford, Russell Dougherty Elementary principal, and retired Lt. Col. Chris Dougherty.
After Jim Bowlin, Edmond Parks and Recreation Department director, welcomed the guests, Curt Munson, chairman of the Edmond Parks Foundation board of directors, and Drew Edmondson, Oklahoma attorney general, delivered speeches.
Guests gave the WW II veterans attending the program a standing ovation.
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Edmond Memorial gets ready for Swine Week 2010
Edmond Memorial High School students took to the streets over the weekend to begin raising money for Swine Week, the school’s annual fundraiser.
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Family seeks volunteers for bone marrow match
A series of bone marrow and blood drives has been scheduled for Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman to help Dee Dee Dixon Rund, president of Oklahoma City Abstract and Title Company, who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia.
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Council moves ahead with softball complex
The City Council approved the advancement of the $4.5 million adult softball complex into its second phase Monday night.
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Lawmakers, Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts
State Reps. Scott Martin and Lewis Moore were proud today to welcome and celebrate with a number of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who attended events at the state Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
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High school students explore health careers at Mercy
Deer Creek High School students were among more than 700 high schoolers who explored health care careers Friday at Mercy Health Center.
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OC junior sings Valentines for mission projects
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2-9 Where to Vote: Polling Precincts
Polls will be open for the Edmond Public Schools Board of Education District 5 election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, but other voting options are available.
The Oklahoma County and Logan County election boards can accept absentee ballots until the close of polling stations. -
Edmond bank agrees to improve policies, practices
State and federal regulators have given an Edmond bank a deadline for submitting a written plan to strengthen oversight of bank management and operations.
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Governor’s race brings in Edmond cash
Fervor for the 2010 gubernatorial race is bringing in a flood of money for political action committees.
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Panel tables county jail issue
An advisory panel Friday rejected a recommendation calling for county commissioners to pursue a new estimated $330 million jail, then voted to revisit the issue at a later date.
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