http://www.normantranscript.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091550.html http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091550.html The State of the Schools luncheon presented by the Moore Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by First Fidelity Bank painted a pretty picture for the future of Moore students.Moore Public Schools superintendent Debbie Arato, Oklahoma City Community College executive vice president Dr. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091516.html http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091516.html Shari Kinney, executive director of the Cleveland County health Department, addressed the Moore city council Monday night about the flu epidemic in Cleveland County. Two deaths from the H1N1 virus have been confirmed in Cleveland County, Kinney said, one high school student and one adult. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091047.html http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091047.html The State of the Schools luncheon presented by the Moore Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by First Fidelity Bank painted a pretty picture for the future of Moore students.Moore Public Schools superintendent Debbie Arato, Oklahoma City Community College executive vice president Dr. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091010.html http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_308091010.html Shari Kinney, executive director of the Cleveland County health Department, addressed the Moore city council Monday night about the flu epidemic in Cleveland County. Two deaths from the H1N1 virus have been confirmed in Cleveland County, Kinney said, one high school student and one adult. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:48 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064354 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064354 Retired Moore firefighter Charles Mosley wanted to help underprivileged children in Moore have a happier Christmas, so he collected toys and gifts and began the Moore Fire Department's Santa Express.The tradition has lasted 30 years because of "his heart for the kids," said Moore firefighter Capt. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:47 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064353 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064353 Old Town sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style.Old Town will kick off the Christmas season with a tree lighting, carolers, refreshments and of course, Santa.Begin the evening with a free community dinner at 5 p. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:47 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064352 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064352 Season Mann managed a pet store in Reno, Nev., and wanted to own her own store. Her husband Weldon worked for WW Steel and when he was transferred to Oklahoma City, she followed and opened Mann's Best Friend. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:46 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064351 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_322064351 Moore Norman Technology Center Board member Glen Cosper has been named President of the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers.The Moore area Realtor and community leader will represent the board members and superintendents of Oklahoma's technology schools at quarterly board meetings and at special events sponsored by OATC and OkACTE. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:15:16 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_321011517 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_321011517 The Jump for Jamison Bennett Watters Memorial Fundraiser is noon-3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27th St. Cost is $5 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Jamison Bennett Watters Memorial Fund to aid in leukemia research. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:32 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011545 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011545 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:32 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011544 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011544 Soldiers who have been killed since the Iraq War will be honored 9 a.m. today at Veterans Memorial Park, SE Fourth and Bryant streets.American Legion Post 184 will host the ceremony.Brick pavers have been sold and placeed at the park. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:31 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011540 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011540 Last week it was incorrectly reported in the Moore American that the Sooner Sensations would perform Nov. 22 at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College.In lieu of an annual show this year, the Sooner Sensations will perform a sing-a-thon in Cleveland County, covering retirement homes, nursing homes, the Veterans Center and a few shopping locations. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:30 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011539 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011539 Long-time Moore educator Debbie Arato will retire at the end of the 2009-2010 school year, she announced to school board members Monday evening.The announcement came after Arato was named Oklahoma's 2009-10 Superintendent of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:27 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011533 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011533 Michele and Tim Wright find comfort in a letter their son, Army 1st Lt. David T. Wright II wrote to them just in case he never returned home."If you are reading this then I was unable to make it home," Wright wrote in the letter. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:26 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011531 http://www.normantranscript.com/moorenews/local_story_315011531 The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department is sporting a new look these days.Undersheriff Rhett Burnett said the department has decided to do away with the traditional gray shirt and black pants uniform for deputies.