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  • Oklahomans can learn from veterans, retired Army officer says

    BY MICHAEL MCNUTT This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Oklahomans can learn a lesson from veterans and the soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, who will be arriving in groups over the next few months from the front lines in Afghanistan, retired Army Lt.

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  • Volunteers still needed for Friends of the Library Book Sale in Oklahoma City

    BY ANNETTE PRICE

    Volunteers are needed to help sell, sort and stack books during this weekend's Friends of the Library Book Sale at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.

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  • Oklahoma lawmaker wants House staff to testify in workers' compensation case

    BY RANDY ELLIS This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Oklahoma Rep. Mike Christian's workers' compensation attorney asked a judge Wednesday to compel the state House's former general counsel and House Speaker Kris Steele's press secretary to answer questions under oath.

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  • Focus schools

    Focus schools

    Focus schools are schools that are eligible for state takeover if they fail to show an ability to improve.

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  • Public asked to comment on new Oklahoma school grading system
    The state Education Department is taking comments on its new system for grading schools.

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  • Oklahoma City education leaders say they will fight state takeover of schools

    BY MEGAN ROLLAND AND CARRIE COPPERNOLL

    The Oklahoma City School District superintendent and city school board president announced Wednesday they would fight any takeover of struggling schools by state officials.

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  • Some outstanding warrants eligible for reduction in Midwest City

    BY VALLERY BROWN This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Warrants issues in Midwest City on or before Dec. 31, 2009, are eligible for a 50 percent reduction in cost.

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  • Edmond planning chairman is unhappy over handling of Fairfax housing proposal

    BY DIANA BALDWIN This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Tempers flared at the Edmond Planning Commission over a preliminary plat vote. Chairman Barry Moore said he is “plenty unhappy” about the commission's decision not to delay a hearing on the Fairfax housing addition.

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  • Oklahoma County senior menus and activities

    Oklahoma County senior menus and activities are listed.

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  • The Sam Noble museum in Norman pairs tasting party with New Guinea exhibit

    FROM STAFF REPORTS

    The Sam Noble museum will hold a tasting party March 8 in connection with its New Guinea exhibit.

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