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5-6-04 - A retention pond in a northwest Ardmore neighborhood isn’t sitting well with some residents. They say it’s a danger to the community.
Helen Pike moved into the neighborhood behind Wal-Mart over a year ago, but has now found herself with a prime piece of waterfront real estate. Developers clearing a lot next-door put in the retention pond, designed to collect and drain excess water runoff.
But now Helen and her neighbors worry that the pond could present a drowning hazard for children or a breeding ground for mosquitoes this summer.
First News spoke with city developers on Thursday. They say construction of a drainage system was underway until heavy rains postponed it. Those rains also filled the pond. But they expect to have that drainage system up and running soon and the pond drained.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
