Excuses, excuses. Come get your excuses. It’s not every day that entrepreneurs come along with something that really, really works ” and this deal apparently works better than the Popeil Pocket Fisherman. According to a story by The Associated Press, out of the mighty metropolis of Thackerville comes the “Excused Absence Network” company, […]
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Camp Fire hosts halloween camp
Searching for something spooky but safe that the whole family can enjoy this weekend? Look no further than Camp Fire USA’s 33rd Annual Haunted Forest Hayride at Camp DaKaNi, 3309 E. Hefner. “It’s a fun family evening,” Camp DaKaNi Director Crystal Daniels said. “There’s something for everybody.” Halloween-lovers young and old are invited to jump […]
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City of Duncan plans to fine low-waistline pant wearers
Your mama didn’t like you wearing saggy diapers that leak, and she doesn’t like you wearing baggy pants, either. But now doing so could get you more than an earful and her utter disapproval. If the city of Duncan has its way, it’ll get you fined. Duncan’s City Council is discussing an ordinance that would, […]
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Custer County faces sex-slave lawsuit
The Custer County sheriff has been accused of running a sex-slave ring, allegedly threatening female inmates with prison if they did not submit to his demands, according to a lawsuit filed last week, The Oklahoman reported. Sheriff Mike Burgess faces the lawsuit, which was filed on behalf of 12 women who at one time […]
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Some Oklahoma Centennial parade entrants had dubious state ties
Well, hope everybody enjoyed the great Oklahoma Centennial Parade in downtown Oklahoma City. Nothing like celebrating 100 years of statehood with giant helium balloons and more Miss Americas than Donald Trump’s mansion. On a slightly overcast but otherwise pleasant day, everything from dancing ballerinas to rope tricksters made its way through the streets to […]
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Oklahoma highest-ranking admiral passes away
Oklahoma has many military heroes and distinguished officers, but none reached as high and was as admired as Adm. William J. Crowe Jr. A graduate of Classen High School in the Forties, Crowe died at the age of 82 in Maryland. He wasn’t born in Oklahoma and he died outside the Sooner State, but […]
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Deadline approaching for nominating at-risk historic sites
The end of October marks the deadline for nominating at-risk historic sites to the 2008 Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places list. The annual list, sponsored since 1993 by Preservation Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, spotlights threatened historic resources. Inclusion on the list does not ensure protection or funding, but helps raise awareness. […]
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Zoo hosts dental fair, pumpkin feeding
Give your kids something to smile about Saturday with a trip to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Children can choose to show off their pearly whites at “Smile Safari,” or watch their favorite animals put theirs to good use at the “Pumpkin Chomp N’ Stomp.” SMILE SAFARIHosted by the Oklahoma Dental Hygienists’ Association, the “Smile Safari” […]
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Texas beer company labels anti-Sooner brew
Rah rah, sis boom bah, hit ’em in the head with a “¦ beer? Uh! In the grand tradition of football-related spirits like Grape Ranch’s “Beat Texas” wine (and CFN intern Bucky’s high school “brick” football chant, above), the Red River Rivalry has added even more ” alcoholic ” ones to the mix. […]
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Oral Roberts University professors file wrongdoing lawsuit
According to a lawsuit filed in Tulsa, John Swails vs. Oral Roberts University, three university professors allege a dirty laundry list of wrongdoing by the administration. Allegations include misuse of university funds, spending of donations on lavish clothing, using the university jet for personal visits and text-messaging underage males at 3 a.m. on school-provided phones. […]