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Registration deadline looms
Friday is deadline to register to vote
Want to vote in the Nov. 7 general election? Your last chance to register to vote is Friday. Absentee ballot applications are due Nov. 1. To register, visit the Cleveland County Election Board at 122 S. Peters Ave. in Norman or call 366-0210, or the McClain County Election Board at 121 N. 2nd Ave. room 101 in Purcell or call 527-3121.
Karl Rove to speak
Karl Rove will speak in honor of Republican candidate for governor Congressman Ernest Istook 6 p.m. Monday at the Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird Ave. in Oklahoma City. A reception, which costs $500 or $1,000 with a photo, begins at 6 p.m. The speech and comments portion begins at 7 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 843-1110.
Cole honored by NAM
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, received the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition of his continued support of American manufacturers and a pro-growth, pro-job agenda.
According to a release, NAM presents this award to members of Congress who vote in the best interest of the manufacturing economy at least 70 percent of the time on key manufacturing votes as designated by a special committee of NAM member companies. Cole's voting record was a perfect 100 percent.
Oklahoma Politics Night announced
Oklahoma Politics Night, featuring local and state politicians from different political parties, is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The event is sponsored by the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature and University of Oklahoma President David Boren's office.
The event will feature speeches from Edmond Libertarian Spokesman Clark Duffe, current Oklahoma Senate Minority Leader Glenn Coffee and former Oklahoma Senate Majority Leader Cal Hobson. According to a release, they will speak on the role of their respective parties in Oklahoma politics.
Boren will be keynoting the evening with an address on what the issues should be in the 2008 Presidential elections. College Republicans, Young Democrats and the Libertarian Alliance will square off in a student political debate over state issues.
The evening will conclude with a mock legislature session hosted by the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, will cover the topics of open ballot access and a person's right-to-die.
Arkansas governor to speak in Norman
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will speak in Norman noon Thursday. The event is at the home of Bill and Jo Fowler, 4608 Laurel Brook Court. Cost is $50. For more information, call Jay Mandraccia of the Oklahoma Republican Party at 528-3501.
State employee's group endorses candidates
Democratic Senate District 16 candidate John Sparks and Republican House District 46 candidate Scott Martin were endorsed by the Oklahoma State Employees Association Political Action Committee.
Margaret Ruff, the committee's liaison, said the endorsements were awarded because of the candidate's support for state employees and their readiness to address issues facing agencies and employees.
"Both of these candidates have show a willingness to listen to the problems facing Oklahoma state employees," Ruff said. "We believe they will work to find progressive and effective solutions for the troubles facing state government. We look forward to working with them in the Legislature."
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Troop 2142 arrives at the National Jamboree
On July 22, at 6 a.m, a sleepy Troop 2142 took off from Will Rogers World Airport to Houston, Texas, to transfer to Pennsylvania. Once we landed in Texas, we bought snacks, walked around, played cards, and anything else that can waste ...
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Coaches luncheon
Individual tickets to the Aug. 6 OU Coaches luncheon are now available at Republic Bank & Trust and BancFirst locations in Norman. Cost is $35 for individual seats, $650 for a Touchdown table for 10 or $375 for a half table of five seats....
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Local firm begins courthouse security training
Those who regularly visit the Cleveland County Courthouse will soon notice new faces at the east and west doors....
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Unemployment up in county
Cleveland County’s unemployment rate increased from 6 percent to 6.2 percent last month, state officials said Wednesday....
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Voter deadline is Friday
Friday is the final day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 24 state and county runoff primary election and Norman, special and Noble school special elections....
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McClain Co. deaths ruled homicides
The State Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the manner of death for a mother and her two children found inside a burned mobile home last week in rural McClain County is homicide....
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On the fast track
At midnight on Saturday, while others snooze, Andrea Troupe and Bryan Daniels will begin clocking a 23-hour, cross country drive....
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NPS enrollment confirmation begins Monday
All elementary school students (new and pre-enrolled) in the Norman Public Schools must have enrollment confirmed. Parents can go to their child’s elementary school from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday or Tuesday to confirm enrollment....
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Butterfly gardening seminar set
Residents can learn how to attract butterflies to their gardens, create their own butterfly habitat and keep the butterflies coming back for more during a seminar at the Demonstration and Teaching Garden....
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Animal Welfare officers seize dogs from home
According to Norman Animal Welfare, officers received a complaint on July 19 from a citizen that the residence at 13780 Mesquite Road in Norman was running a “puppy mill.” Animal Welfare Officer Trey Amrein was assigned to investigate the ...
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