The Moore American Local News 2012-02-08T21:36:51-06:00 urn:uuid:98237a69-2df0-4292-860c-da0baae790a1 Commissioners: Future of Cleveland County Jail uncertain By Joel Pruett urn:uuid:3663545-1-2612-2665400 2012-02-08T00:54:58-06:00 <p>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.</p> Moore schools foundation receives donation from Landmark Fine Homes American Staff urn:uuid:3663545-1-2612-2665471 2012-02-08T00:54:58-06:00 <p>The Moore Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce it has received the largest, private financial donation in its 17-year history.</p> Former Norman Mayor seeks Senate District 15 seat For The American urn:uuid:3663545-1-12412-2613144 2012-02-08T00:54:58-06:00 <p>Norman resident and local physician Harold Haralson announced today that he is running for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 15.</p> Farmers should focus on fertility By Joel Pruett urn:uuid:3663545-1-2612-2665338 2012-02-08T00:54:57-06:00 <p>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.</p> Voter registration deadline nears American Staff urn:uuid:3663545-1-2312-2652535 2012-02-08T00:54:58-06:00 <p>Friday is the last day for Cleveland County residents to register to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Preferential Primary Election and the City of Moore Primary Election. Those elections are scheduled for March 6.</p> Western Avenue closing announced By Joy Hampton urn:uuid:3663545-1-2212-2648568 2012-02-08T00:54:58-06:00 <p>Moore residents wanting to travel to Norman via Western Avenue will be taking detours over the next seven months.</p> Military briefs urn:uuid:3663545-1-13112-2640064 2012-02-08T00:54:57-06:00 <p>Air Force Airman Alonda R. Anderson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Anderson is the niece of Carol Amos of Moore, Okla. She is a 2010 graduate of Moore High School.</p> Expressing love with flowers By Wanda Billbe urn:uuid:3663545-1-2612-2665171 2012-02-08T00:54:57-06:00 <p>When you speak of love and happily-ever-after, most of us envision Cinderella and Prince Charming and its easy to smile with pleasure as we picture him placing the glass slipper on her foot and the royal wedding that follows.</p> Chamber ribbon cutting urn:uuid:3663545-1-2612-2665870 2012-02-08T00:54:56-06:00 <p>Jan. 24: A New Beginning Florist, 527 SW 4th St.</p> Business women plan fundraiser American Staff urn:uuid:3663545-1-2612-2665429 2012-02-08T00:54:56-06:00 <p>Central Oklahoma Business Women of Norman plans “A Night of Amore” this weekend. This year’s annual fundraiser will be a special Valentine’s dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Benvenuti’s Ristorante.</p>