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Most U.S. quakes occurring in Okla.
Most of the earthquake activity in the United States is occurring in Oklahoma, said Austin Holland, research seismologist with the Oklahoma Geological Survey. Oklahoma is having more 3.0 magnitude earthquakes than the Western U.S....
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City council welcomes new members, honors old ones
Most Tuesday city council nights, there’s not a big crowd at city hall. The south section of seating is filled mostly with Norman city staff, there to answer questions. A handful of attorneys, engineers, architects, consultants or property ...
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Larry Bierman reads at Second Sunday Poetry event
Second Sunday Poetry will feature Larry Bierman reading from old and new works at 2 p.m. in The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave. Light refreshments will be served....
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Gallery features solo landscape photo exhibit
The Depot Gallery, 200 S. Jones Ave., will feature “This is Our Oklahoma Land,” a solo exhibition of photographs by Kim Baker, from July 7 through August 29. Receptions for the artist will be held in conjunction with 2nd Friday Circuit ...
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Up a creek with a pole
Now that the water is warm enough that body parts don’t go numb, I love to get in a creek. Creeks are challenging to fish in their own way, but also can be very rewarding once you learn how the fish relate to current and structure and ...
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Norman dispatcher reflects on career after ACOG award
Dispatchers could be heard in the background answering calls Sunday evening as Emergency Communications Supervisor Cindy Howard sat in her office for an interview before she started her shift. Howard was recently awarded 2014 Dispatcher ...
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Keystone protester’s case dismissed
A Norman woman’s case was recently dismissed after she chained herself to construction equipment last year in protest to the Keystone XL Pipeline, resulting in a trespassing charge. Elisabeth Leja, 75, said her case in Okmulgee County was ...
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Area Independence Day celebrations ready to blast off
Expect fireworks on Friday as communities light up the skies in honor of the most American of American holidays — Independence Day. The 39th Annual Norman Day returns to Reaves Park this year and Moore hosts Celebration in the Heartland at ...
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Food Resource Center becomes permanent fixture
MOORE — What began as a temporary disaster relief center has rooted itself in Moore to provide long-term services as a Food Resource Center....
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Are Oklahoma schools top-heavy?
The population of Le Flore County in southeastern Oklahoma is less than a tenth of Oklahoma County’s population. Yet Le Flore has 17 school districts compared to Oklahoma County’s 15....
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Most U.S. quakes occurring in Okla.