http://www.mooreamerican.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080031 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080031 Moore City Council members approved a project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Monday to resurface the asphalt streets of Bryant Avenue, from SE 4th Street to NE 27th Street, and SE 34th Street from Bryant Avenue to Sooner Road. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080034 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080034 Cleveland County Commissioners took no action Monday on a permit for a utility line installation for the Cleveland County Rural Water District 1, rural portable water system.After the meeting, Commissioner Rusty Sullivan said he knows there are many residents in his district that needs adequate water but he needed a little more information before approving the permit. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080033 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080033 The attorney for Cleveland County Clerk Tammy Howard has requested that Howard's misdemeanor case for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol be set for jury trial.Norman attorney Steve Stice is representing Howard who was arrested Jan. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080055 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080055 The five semi-finalists candidates for the Moore District Teacher of the Year are Diane Stockinger, Sooner Elementary School; Jana Monroe, Central Junior High; Stacy Shaneyfelt, West Junior High; Stacey Ferguson, Southmoore High School; and Judy Schwarz, Westmoore High School. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080052 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080052 Cleveland County prosecutors have filed charges against three people allegedly involved in a disturbance outside an Oklahoma City night spot early March 6 that resulted in gunfire exchange, according to court documents. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080051 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080051 The third annual Norman Music Festival (NMF) has added a new partnership to this year's festival."The Dustbowl Arts Market has partnered with Norman Music Festival to create an open air market on the corner of Crawford (Avenue) and Gray (Street) in downtown Norman that will feature regionally local artists and handmade vendors during this April's Music Festival," said Katie Huskerson, organizer for the Dustbowl Arts Market. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080040 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_076080040 The long-awaited opening date for the new Hobby Lobby Store at the Shops in Moore is tentatively set for April 12.The 50,000 square-foot facility is Hobby Lobby's 20th store in Oklahoma.Applications for employment will be taken beginning today at the Laquinta Inn, 2140 Riverwalk Drive. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080048 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080048 Jana Monroe was chosen as the Central Junior High site teacher. She has taught at Moore schools for 17 years, the last five at Central.Monroe taught at Kelley Elementary for her first six years and then Highland West Junior High for seven. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080047 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080047 The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" episode shot in Slaughterville and Lexington last month will air 7 p.m. March 14 on ABC, KOCO Channel 5 and channel 8 on COX cable.The house was built in a week by volunteers who were coordinated by Ideal Homes of Norman on land in southeast Slaughterville. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080042 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080042 Moore Norman Technology Center awarded a $16 million bid to Atlas General Contractors, L.C.C. to build the Information Technology Building on the Franklin Road Campus.Atlas was the low bid of seven with $16,663,000 to construct the building, with north site improvements, the second floor buildout, renovate the central plant, upgrade equipment and a classroom wing. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080037 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080037 Could you give up a good life in America with a good job, leave a loving family and friends behind and travel many miles to a poor country with no luxuries?That is exactly what Elizabeth Eddy did last May. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080028 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080028 Cleveland County Commissioner Rod Cleveland received recognition from the Circuit Engineering District 5 Board Monday for his service as secretary and treasurer.The resolution, presented by Carol Kline, commended Cleveland for his leadership and service while representing not only Cleveland but Payne, Logan, Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin and Murray counties. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:19 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080023 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_069080023 Beth Harper was one of three finalists in the United States, two in the state, for the presidential highest recognition of K-12 science and math teachers. Another finalist is in Bingham.Two years ago Belinda Craig was finalist. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080055 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080055 Stacy Shaneyfelt, born the daughter of a coal miner in Morgantown, W.Va., knows how education can transform a life. She has taught in many places throughout the world."After working as a high school English teacher in Pittsburgh, I then moved to Japan as a high school English and drama teacher for the U. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080031 http://www.mooreamerican.com/local/local_story_062080031 Thirty years ago Louana Bowker, Tressie Weathers and Katherine M. Matthews were tracing their ancestors and got together to brainstorm. They knew other people were doing the same and maybe they could help one another.