An Oklahoma schoolteacher gave it his best shot, but fell just short of winning a $1 million prize for using his mind and creativity. Rick DeRennaux, who teaches special education students at Bethany High School, made the finalists’ stage of the ABC program “American Inventor.” He was among three finalists; however, DeRennaux was the […]
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Henry announces federal flood assistance available for Oklahoma, Cleveland counties
Gov. Brad Henry announced today federal authorities have approved 15 counties “? including Oklahoma and Cleveland “? for individual assistance following flooding and other severe weather earlier this spring and summer. “This designation will provide much-needed help to hard-hit areas across the state,” Henry said in a statement. “We are still compiling damage assessments […]
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Oklahoma federal inmates attempt release scam
This actually would be funny if it didn’t involve federal prisoners. A few inmates at the federal prison in El Reno apparently thought they could extort their way out of prison, according to an indictment detailed in the Tulsa World. It ended up landing the inmates with federal indictments. Federal prosecutors allege the […]
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Oklahoma City woman wants to ‘give peeps a chance’
One local woman wants Oklahoma City to “give peeps a chance.” She’s crying foul against zoning laws that prohibit owning chickens within city limits on land less than one acre. The unidentified female has set up a MySpace page ” www.myspace.com/urbanchickens ” to gain support for her cause and establish a new pecking order. […]
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The Wild Wild West actor’s remains move to Norman
After being buried in Florida for more than three decades, the remains of diminutive actor Michael Dunn have relocated to SunsetMemorial Park in Norman. So take that, Paris, with your Jim Morrison grave! Dunn ” born Gary Miller in Shattuck ” is best known for his recurring role as the evil Dr. Loveless on […]
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Oklahoma Centennial Commission’s spending stays secretive
Before Oklahoma can blow out her 100 birthday candles, one lawmaker is asking how much the party favors cost. Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-OklahomaCity, called on the Oklahoma Centennial Commission to be more explicit about how much moolah is going toward 147 centennial projects announced recently. “It’s not enough to tell the taxpayers where […]
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Text-messaging Oklahoma City police officer under investigation
Oklahoma City police recently investigated one of their own for text-messaging a female fellow officer about more than her beat. The officer ” identified only as a sergeant with 14 years on the force ” text-messaged a female employee who “received a photo message on her cell phone from the suspect at approximately 10:15 […]
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Young Chefs Academy teaches culinary skills
If your children often are volunteering to be chef assistants at home, “Camp Can I Cook: Summer Road Trip 2007” just might satisfy their taste. The summer camp finishes with its last session at either 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 8. The Young Chefs Academy, 3209 S. Broadway in Edmond, is […]
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Henry, Disney officials make Centennial, Epcot announcement
Gov. Brad Henry and Walt Disney World Resort officials announced today they have invited the State of Oklahoma to be the first state-dedicated marketplace experience at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival later this year. The Epcot event, held Sept. 28 through Nov. 11, will be held for the 12th time this […]
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Affordable housing efforts recognized
Two efforts to provide affordable housing in northeast Oklahoma City garnered recognition recently from the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, the state’s largest affordable housing provider. Receiving Apex Awards from the agency in July were: ” TempleGardens Senior Apartments, 1515 N.E. 48th, and ” the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City’s home construction in the […]