CFN
Gazette staff
Here is an unfair and unbalanced list of things not to do when running for political office:

OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
“This is going to be huge,” swears Rodney Berryhill, owner of Norman’s Oklahoma Motorsports Complex, 3501 S. Interstate Drive. He’s talking about the Grand National Championship Motocross his venue will host for seven days starting Sunday, uprooting it from its usual home in Ponca City. (Eat our dust, Ponca City!) Call 951-587-9805 or visit nmamx.com.

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OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Let your heart race — again! — at Remington Park, 1 Remington Park, as the venue opens its live thoroughbred racing season at 6:30 p.m. Friday. With expectations to set an all-time attendance record this year, the season continues Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 18, then Wednesdays to Saturdays through Dec. 9. Admission is free. Call 424-1000 or visit remingtonpark.com.

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CFN
Gazette staff
The grapes might be dangerously sour after sitting idle for nearly two years for the state superintendent runner-up, Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada.

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Clifton Adcock
Ward 1 Oklahoma City Councilman Gary Marrs faces two opponents in the March 5 city elections. At a public forum earlier this month, voters in the central-northwest ward heard from the incumbent and challengers James Greiner and Carolyn Sims.

News
Clifton Adcock
As Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Council election approaches, Ward 7 candidates are working to stand out amid a crowded field. Seven candidates are challenging incumbent Ronald “Skip” Kelly.

OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
This isn’t your average day at the races. Camels, ostriches and zebras will invade Sunday at Remington Park, 1 Remington Place, for the fourth annual Extreme Racing event, starting at 1:30 p.m. In addition, the day features a 21-inch miniature horse and pig races on the plaza — oh, and normal-size horsies, too, for your betting pleasure. Admission is free. Call 424-1000 or visit remingtonpark.com.

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