http://www.themooreamerican.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_062080031 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_062080031 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. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_055080024 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_055080024 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. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:23:41 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_049102352 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_049102352 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. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_041080019 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_041080019 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Westmoore's Dakota Wheeler burst onto the scene last year at this time when he racked up a bundle of conference and state titles. Since then he has become an All-American and accepted a scholarship to a D-I university. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_041080017 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_041080017 The Moore girls basketball team completed a regular season sweep of Westmoore Friday with a 46-41 victory. It was the Lions' second win over their cross-town rivals this season.Senior Tara Martini led the Lions with a game-high 21 points. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:35 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_034080055 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_034080055 Twice in as many months, Moore was blanketed with snow closing schools, businesses and some city services. The storm moved into Moore Thursday but wasn't as bad as the Christmas Eve blizzard."It wasn't as bad and there weren't as many vehicles out and around," City Manager Steve Eddy said. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_027080024 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_027080024 Chocolate mice, chocolate fountains, chocolate cupcakes, oh my!Dieters, beware. You're about to be in for the temptation of a lifetime.This year's 28th Annual Firehouse Art Center's Chocolate Festival takes place from 10:30 a. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:22 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_020080030 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_020080030 Cleveland County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday to issue $15 million in lease revenue bonds for funds to expand Hitachi Computer Products Norman plant.The funds will be borrowed from the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority and will be paid back in part with the state withholding tax of local Hitachi employees. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:28 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_013080057 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_013080057 Just as Southmoore High School was under construction, so was its pom squad. The squad began with no uniforms, chants or even a school song but they were determined and full of enthusiasm, said Laura Rousseau, pom coach. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:12:13 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_006111220 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_006111220 City council members took the recommendation of the planning commission Monday night and denied a rezoning request that would have allowed Incahoots Saloon LLC to open in the New City Shopping Center.Allen Porter, architect for the corporation said his clients have a dance hall in Bricktown and one in Tulsa so they know what they are doing. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_364080026 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_364080026 The Cleveland County Courthouse was closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and nearly all county employees enjoyed their days off and spent Christmas with friends and families.While the majority of county employees were inside in the warmth, 50 employees were called in to begin moving a foot of snow. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:28 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_357080058 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_357080058 Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, remembered our fallen and living veterans at the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery Dec. 12, with the Wreaths Across American program.Oklahoma Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and members of the Oklahoma Wing of the Civil Air Patrol have participated in this program since its inception 15 years ago. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_343080046 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_343080046 Cleveland County Commissioners presented Steve Lucas with a plaque Monday commending him "for his professional response on Nov. 12, 2009, when he quickly responded to a violent act by a defendant appearing before the Cleveland County Court. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:27 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_336080044 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_336080044 Old Town will be ablaze with lights, jingle bells and Christmas cheer Friday as the Christmas tree at Howard Avenue and Main Street will be lit.Christmas carolers, sleigh rides and refreshments will be served. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_336080028 http://www.themooreamerican.com/homepage/local_story_336080028 Sixth grade students from Broadmoore and Apple Creek elementary schools were invited to Gov. Brad Henry's office to decorate the office Christmas tree for 2009. They were greeted by office staff, had their pictures taken and had a personalized tour of the governor of Oklahoma's offices.