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Park's prosecution moves forward
Despite his attorney’s frequent objections and attempts to quash and dismiss the State of Oklahoma’s case against him, former RSU student Tywone Parks’ District Court arraignment has been set for June 2, 2008 in the Courtroom of Judge J. Dwayne Steidley.
At Parks’ preliminary hearing Thursday, assistant District Attorney Jenny Sanbrano questioned Claremore Police investigators Chuck Goad and John Singer about the events leading to the Feb. 2008 arrest of Parks, including the beheading of a dog, weapons recovered from Parks’ south Claremore apartment, and threatening statements and writings testified to have been made by Parks.
Parks’ attorney, Jackson Zanerhaft, frequently threw into question the constitutionality of the statute with which Parks is being charged, as well as his mental health at the time of his arrest, claiming the Claremore police used “manipulation and subterfuge” at the time of his arrest.
The full story covering Parks preliminary hearing will be in Friday’s noon edition of the Daily Progress and available on the E-Editon online.
Wild Heart Ranch welcomes Bengal tiger cub
“Athena” the Bengal tiger cub will be visiting Wild Heart Ranch this Saturday, at WHR’s annual “Spring Baby Shower.” Wild Heart Ranch will be opening its doors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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NEW DORMS: RSU going more traditional
In just a year, Rogers State University will double the number of students sleeping, eating and studying on its campus. That’s twice the students walking to class in the morning. Twice the students calling RSU home.
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DEQ: Public drinking water in Oologah is safe
Public drinking water in the Oologah area is not contaminated by heavy metals from the local Public Service Company of Oklahoma power plant according to officials at PSO and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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County will not use carryover for new hires
Rogers County Commissioners oppose spending money carried over from last year’s budget — in spite of county officers who say they need money now.
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Rogers County men arrested on burglary charges
Sheriff’s officers are hoping the recent arrest of two Rogers County men will halt a recent bout of burglaries.
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Crews zero in on courthouse design, cost
Rogers County’s new courthouse has been nudged over and stretched to take advantage of the closing of Missouri Street, according to schematics unveiled Monday.
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Sheriff: ‘Extraordinary’ need for new deputies
The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office may lose the ability to provide even basic services if it can’t hire more deputies this year, Sheriff Scott Walton told commissioners Monday.
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Symphony League hosts membership drive
The Claremore Symphony League will host a wine and cheese reception to launch the membership drive for 2010 - 2011. The reception, to be held at the Will Rogers Memorial on September the 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30, will feature wine tasting and the presentation of the Honorary Chairman of this season’s Symphony League Ball.
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Felony charges filed against former Chelsea chief of police
Formal charges were filed Thursday in Rogers County against a former Chelsea police chief.
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Report hits Oologah power plant for river pollution
Waste improperly handled by the AEP/PSO power plant in Oologah may be contaminating the Verdigris River, according to a report released this week.
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Groups support bicycle safety overhauls
Bicycling groups across the state said they support a new legislative package designed to protect riders and motorists. However, many cyclists are calling for the state to do more to educate residents and enforce existing laws and practices.
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