by Tim Farley
The church has created an entire festival celebrating the Resurrection. Live music by the church’s praise band, “Witness,” the Okie Dokie Banjo Band , and Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums will be performing throughout the event. Festivities also will include face painting, photographs with the Easter Bunny, games and crafts. Read more

by Tim Farley
Last week, like many other media outlets, EastWord News received information about President Obama’s arrival at Tinker Force Base. Along with the information was a section notifying the media how to get credentials for the event and the time we would need to report to Tinker to cover the arrival. Read more

by Tim Farley
To win the ride and dinner at Pelicans Restaurant for four, the students must write an essay on how their work with a local not-for-profit organization has impacted the community. To encourage the students in their community involvement activities, Hudiburg will also give $300 to each of the three winning students’ charities. Read more

by Tim Farley
then this happens. This was a total shock,” he said. “In the 25 years I’ve been here, I have never received a reprimand and never been given a performance evaluation. After 25 years, you’d think I would have some support (on the council), but I know things can change overnight in this line of work. Read more

by Tim Farley
Past headlines have centered on a dwindling school population, low-performing schools and dissatisfaction with previous administrations. Those types of stories, Deering said, should be downplayed while focusing on more uplifting news within the district. Read more

by Tim Farley
The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, awarded by Campus Compact, annually highlights the role colleges and universities play in solving community problems. Read more

by Tim Farley
“Oh! Do you watch the show?!” This is how a typical introductory conversation goes for me. To answer your question, yes, I do watch the show. I will admit though, I never watched it prior to working in this department. Are there some similarities? Of course there are. Read more

by Tim Farley
Joining the former Del Crest students were coaches Layton Adair, Roger Epperly, Ray Trent and former school secretary Edwenta Adair. Special medallions representing the sports they coached were presented to the three coaches. A Waterford crystal also was given to Edwenta Adair. Read more

by Tim Farley
Virginia Smith kindergarten student Austin Buchanan shows off his winning Law Day coloring contest entry. He won a $50 cash prize for his work. Buchanan’s brother, Thomas Buchanan, earned a secondplace $25 prize for his submitted drawing. Read more

by Tim Farley
Members of Midwest City’s Disabled American Veterans chapter present a $500 check to the YMCA Military Welcome Center at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. The center provides a place for servicemen and women to rest, relax and connect with family during extended layovers while traveling to military bases around the globe. Read more

by Tim Farley
“Oh! Do you watch the show?!” This is how a typical introductory conversation goes for me. To answer your question, yes, I do watch the show. I will admit though, I never watched it prior to working in this department. Are there some similarities? Of course there are. Read more

by Tim Farley
Anita Friend, an instructional technology facilitator with the Mid-Del school district, teaches an interactive video lesson to students at Tinker Elementary during Literacy Day, which was held last Friday. Teachers read and previewed books for the elementary students. Read more

by Tim Farley
There was little, if any, doubt the Thunder players were glad to be back home in Chesapeake Arena and winning again. The supposed home court advantage hadn’t been so kind against teams like Cleveland, San Antonio and Houston. All three were games the Thunder and their fans would have liked to win, but they didn’t. Read more

by Tim Farley
With spring comes green grass, picnics in the park and trips to the zoo. We also see young lovers holding hands as they walk down the river banks, or old lovers holding hands strolling down memory lane. Ah yes, spring is here, but unfortunately it also brings allergies, blooming trees and plants and hay fever. Read more

by Tim Farley
However, Edmond Santa Fe superstar Courtney Walker ignited an 11-4 run in the fourth quarter. At one point, she stole the ball, hit a layup and then connected on a free throw to tie the game, 39-39, with 1:45 left in regulation. Walker had 11 points in the fourth period. Read more