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Commissioners: Future of Cleveland County Jail uncertain

2012-02-08T00:54:58-06:00

With the opening of the new F. DeWayne Beggs Detention Center, the county is working to determine the fate of the correctional department’s previous facility.

Farmers should focus on fertility

2012-02-08T00:54:57-06:00

For area farmers, one of this year’s biggest concerns lurks underground, and it’s not grubworms. Rather, said one local extension educator, it’s the soil’s nutrients – they’re overwhelming.

Citizens issued a ‘buyer beware’

2010-05-14T09:36:35-05:00

High winds do more than cause damage to homes, it also blows in unreputable and out of state contractors.

Use local contractors to repair or build homes.

“If the roof leaks six weeks from now, an out of state contractor will not come back to fix it,” said Mayor Glenn Lewis.

Gerry Ferren with A Better Solution also offers this advice:

• Use a local contractor with a local address and telephone number.

• Don’t pay any money up front. A reputable contractor has credit, will do the work and then present a bill.

• Use contractors that are known by the Better Business Bureau, Moore Chamber of Commerce.

• Make sure the contractor is EPA certified.

• Make sure the contractor has insurance and get a certificate of insurance from the company.

Most reputable contractors will have a Web site. A Better Solution has a three year labor warranty and its shingles have a 30 year manufacturer warranty.

Jags shine at Ken Hogan

2010-04-07T10:06:00-05:00

Tough it out

2010-03-31T08:59:00-05:00

Before the final race of the Gregg Byram Track Classic even started, fans had emptied the stands and were heading to the parking lot. After a long day, the weather had gotten too much for them.

Dog and cat adoption Saturday at Old Town

2010-03-24T07:00:30-05:00

Shannon Reynolds has always liked dogs and wanted to be a veterinarian. But when that didn't work out for her, she went to plan B.

Reynolds grooms, bathes, clips and loves the dogs at her pet grooming shop, The Fluffy Puppy, 320 N.

Jaguars need comeback in opener

2010-03-17T09:40:00-05:00

In its first game of the season, Westmoore coach Steve Schwarz had to watch his team fall behind early. And without one of his best players in the lineup, the prospects didn't look good for a comeback.

Genealogical society celebrates 30 years with open house

2010-03-03T07:00:21-06:00

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.

Jaguar senior collects fourth swim title

2010-02-24T08:54:00-06:00

If there was one sure bet Saturday during the Class 6A State Swimming Championships, it was Westmoore's Dakota Wheeler. Last season he destroyed the competition on his way to titles in the 100-fly and 100-breaststroke.

Donations to new park are now tax deductible

2010-02-18T09:23:41-06:00

As the Moore 2008 Leadership Class works with its Leaps -- Boundless Project, the Radicals, (Jessica Brewer, Kerri Campbell and Mike Harvey) are excited about their new non-profit status.

The group is raising funds to build a handicapped playground in Moore "unlike any in the area.