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We're back! (Hopefully)
After an 11 month absence of new content on The Nightly Oklahoman, I can finally say with guarded confidence that we will be back shortly. I can't yet say exactly when I'll be out and around again for sure, but I will get out there again. After a couple surgeries and a lot of feeling like crap, the worst seems to be over according to the doctors.
A bout with cancer has kept me down for nigh onto a year now, but the prognosis finally looks pretty good that I have beaten it... For now at least. It'll take about 4 more years of checkups, testing, and more than likely more sugery before anyone is truly confident with that statement.
For now at least, my plans are to get stronger, put on some weight, and go back to doing the things I miss doing.
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Oklahoma speaks
Oklahoma speaks
Submitted by jem on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 02:07
11/02/2010 - Oklahoma City - Oklahomans went to the polls today to exercise the only true control over the future of the state and federal government that we have. The Nightly Oklahoman does not generally report on politics or political figures, that's not part of our scope. Elections are an event however, and can even be entertaining at times, and that does fit into our scope. More than that, they are an important part of life in this country, so in this installment, we present the results of the votes cast by you, the residents of Oklahoma.
To keep this item as brief as possible, the link to the results at the Oklahoma State Election Board is presented below.
Ultimate Terrors returns
Ultimate Terrors returns
Submitted by jem on Sat, 10/23/2010 - 19:0210/22/2010-Oklahoma City- Friday evening October 22 I had the pleasure of visiting Ultimate Terrors haunted house(s) located at 5537 NW Expressway in Oklahoma City. It occupies the same space as the old Service Merchandise store behind Hideaway Pizza between Meridian Ave. and Macarthur Blvd. Producer Jim Bates, co-producer Darrell Duer Jr., and a host of others began construction of the three sections of Ultimate Terror on August 15th. This is the third year of operations for the Ultimate Terror triplex of exhibits, and it is billed as the scariest place in Oklahoma.
Change in access
Change in access
Submitted by jem on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 19:24Because of the enormous volume of spam messages of late, non-registered users may no longer leave comments on articles published here. We have long had the comments set up for approval before you could see any comments left, but the increase in spam bot traffic pushing medications and clothing accessories has become absurd.
We are simply tired of having to go through 20 to 300 comments a day and deleting this stuff. The other major change is that all new registrations will now have to be approved by an administrator instead of relying on the email verification system. This has been done for the same reason.
All Aboard for the Heartland Flyer
By Mary Link
If you want an inexpensive, fun getaway, consider a trip on the Heartland Flyer which makes a daily round trip between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. The train is subsidized by both the Oklahoma and Texas departments of transportation, making it very affordable for the general public.
Red, White, and Boom
07-05-10 - Oklahoma City - Even with the threat of rain in the air, and even occasional sprinkles, many of the 4th of July celebrations went off without any real problems this weekend. Some were delayed until next weekend, but for the most part, the weather was willing to cooperate long enough in the evening hours for fireworks displays to continue.
Fair game
Fair game
Submitted by jem on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:45
09/21/2010 - Oklahoma City - The 103rd State Fair of Oklahoma began on Thursday, Sept. 16th. That's 103 years of entertaining children and adults alike with innovative, unusual, and unique events not found anywhere else. The fair attracts vendors and attractions from all over the country. These include the games on the Midway, displays in the various buildings on the grounds, and dozens of food stands featuring selections from around the world.
66 Bowl strikes out after 51 years
08/07/2010 - Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City's oldest bowling alley will close forever on Friday September 3. The iconic landmark opened in 1959 along historic Route 66, and has served fun and entertainment to Oklahomans and travelers ever since. It has been a popular stop on the pro bowling tour, and has been featured on TV many times in the past during those events.
The end of an era
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