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Tami Althoff

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NORMAN — The game long has been used to settle disputes — from where to go to dinner to which team gets the ball...

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Oklahoma City man drowns in Lake Thunderbird 1 hr ago NORMAN — An Oklahoma City man drowned late Thursday or early this morning at Lake Thunderbird, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Johnny Ray Montoya, 36, went into the lake about 11:30 p.m....
If You Go: Fourth of July celebrations 23 hr ago | Add a comment Fourth of July celebrations Here is a list of Fourth of July celebrations. For more events, go to wimgo.com. Today • Blanchard, Independence Day, 6 p.m. at South Park, Tyler Street and SE 7....
Oklahoma cities set own rules on use of fireworks 23 hr ago | Add a comment They might not be allowed bottle rockets or M80s, but Oklahoma residents can buy approved fireworks until Monday. Oklahoma law allows fireworks sales during two periods: June 15 to July 6 and Dec....
Chickasaw Nation set to honor four 23 hr ago | Add a comment The Chickasaw Nation plans to induct four into its Hall of Fame. The inductees, who will be sworn in Aug. 13 at Riverwind Casino near Norman, are Lisa Johnson-Billy, Daniel Worcester, the late...
State Briefs: Teens, moms arrested 23 hr ago PONCA CITY TEENS, MOMS ARRESTED The arrest of three juveniles led to seven more arrests, including two mothers, and the recovery of a several weapons and stolen property. The two teenage boys and a...
Norman police identify pursuit suspect who died at hotel Yesterday NORMAN -- Norman police Thursday identified Aaron Michael French, 27, as the man who apparently shot himself to death while officers were looking for him at a hotel. His city of residence was...
Let’s go for best two out of three at Norman Day Yesterday | Add a comment NORMAN — The game long has been used to settle disputes — from where to go to dinner to which team gets the ball first to who gets the last ice cream sandwich. In my case, it’s...
Fourth of July events in Oklahoma Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment Here is a list of Fourth of July celebrations. For more events, go to wimgo.com. Today • Oklahoma City, Red, White and Boom! Music and festivities in Bricktown. A celebration of the 10th...
Norman golf classic raises money for cancer Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Despite the recession, country music star Toby Keith has helped get Oklahoma cancer charity Ally’s House more than half a million dollars closer to its goals. The sixth-annual...
A muddy good time with slime, scales in Norman Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — A group of 7- and 8-year-olds got wet and muddy last week while participating in Slime and Scales, part of Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History’s Summer Explorers...
Man found dead in Norman linked to vehicle stolen from home invasion Wed, Jul 1, 2009 A man in his late 20s was found dead today at a Norman hotel after Norman police officers spotted him leaving a vehicle reported stolen during a recent Oklahoma City home invasion. The man, who...
Norman high schools make list of top 1,500 Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — A list of the top public schools in the nation has been revised to include both Norman high schools. Norman North High School and Norman High School were on a corrected list...
2009-10 Norman school district amended budget OK’d Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — The Norman School Board closed out its 2008-09 fiscal year Tuesday by approving an amended budget. Board members met in a special meeting to get updated budget numbers and approve a...
New Dustbowl Arts Market in Norman is taking vendors, artists Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — The new Dustbowl Arts Market, which features art and handmade goods, is accepting applications for its first event set for Aug. 29 on Campus Corner. The market will feature more than...
Attorney addresses Norman's storm water plan’s possible legal issues Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Norman’s proposed Storm Water Master Plan and Greenway Master Plan will raise water quality and quantity, but must allow variances for individual property owners, according to...
A muddy good time in Norman slime Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — A group of 7- and 8-year-olds got wet and muddy last week while participating in Slime and Scales, part of Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History’s Summer Explorers...
Norman Day stuffs in plenty of activities Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — The Norman Parks and Recreation Department will host the 34th annual Norman Day celebration Saturday at Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave. Activities begin at 4 p.m. and include pony...
Oklahoma Library Briefs Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment Magician to perform NORMAN — Magician Steve Crawford will present a series of shows during July at Pioneer libraries as part of the children’s summer reading program. The performances...
Norman teens to turn junk into sculptures Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Teens will learn how to use everyday items to create artistic sculptures during a program touring the Pioneer Library System this month. Artist Bryan Dahlvang will teach the...
Dance classes for teens set in Norman Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment DANCE CLASSES FOR TEENS NORMAN — Teens can learn the basic steps to a variety of ballroom dances during the Dance Like a Star workshop touring the Pioneer Library System in July. Dance...
Norman Community Events Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment TODAY"The Bremen Town Musicians,” OU Summer Theatre, 10 a.m., A. Max Weitzenhoffer Theatre, 563 Elm Ave., 325-4101. Children’s story time, 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble...
OU dance companies to present programs Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma’s resident ballet and modern dance companies, Oklahoma Festival Ballet and Contemporary Dance Oklahoma, will present "Around the World in 80...
Water usage is on the rise in Norman Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Water usage tends to rise with summer temperatures, and Norman Utilities Director Ken Komiske said this year is no exception. "We’re doing pretty good,” he said of...
Club gives zoo camp adventure to Norman kids Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — When I think of Norman’s homeless population, I tend to focus on how to meet their immediate needs. Do they need food, shelter or clothes? What I’ve never considered are...
Memory issues hamper Norman victim Mon, Jun 29, 2009 NORMAN — Sonya Shea said her daughter Shelby is awake and in good condition at Norman Regional Hospital following a single-vehicle accident early Sunday in northeast Norman that killed three....
Cookbook swap set at Norman library Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Donations of used cookbooks are being sought for the Friends of the Norman Library’s annual cookbook sale. Books can be dropped off at the library’s circulation desk...
Libraries plan teen dance classes in Norman Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Teens can learn basic steps to a variety of ballroom dances during the Dance Like a Star workshop touring Pioneer Library System in July. Dance instructor Jose Ramirez will teach...
Free lecture at Norman museum puts focus on stargazing Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Novice stargazers may find observing the night sky both confusing and discouraging. Nick Lazzaro, president of Odyssey Astronomy Club and founder of Ten-Acre Observatory, said one...
Cleveland County officials has plans for 4-county office approved Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — Cleveland County commissioners have approved a pilot program that would establish a four-county administration office for employment services. The agreement, scheduled to take effect...
Setting it Straight Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment A story in Thursday’s MyNorman section listed an incorrect June sales tax return amount for Norman. The city received almost $4.4 million.

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