Allen News

Students in the Social Work Practice II class at East Central University will present an adoption awareness forum from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

Enid High School drama department will present a play at 7 p.m. tonight. "Stand and Deliver" by Ramon Mendedez and Tom Musca will be performed at the EHS audtiorium and tickets are $4 at the door.

The Ada Elks Lodge September 2009 students of the month are, pictured with Elks representative Julie Thompson Oct.

The October 2009 Ada Elks Lodge student of the month are, pictured Oct. 29, 2009, Laura Drake of Ada, Carrie Hill of Allen, Flor Martinez of Byng, Laci Cantrell of Latta, Mathew Adams of the Pontotoc Technology Center, Tanner Taylor of Stonewall, and Wesley Grigg of Vanoss.

Dr. Pamela Allen wants to know who will carry the torch of leadership to the next generation of women - and men.

DUS Aaron Douglas Creech, 22, Francis, was arrested on Oct. 26 by the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of driving under suspension, providing false information and attempting to escape.

FRIDAY OCT. 16, 2009 A* Celebrate Recovery meets each Friday at Grace Community Church in Konawa on SH 99.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 14, 2009 * Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Craddock Road.

Some hospitals in Oklahoma are placing restrictions on younger visitors in an effort to protect patients from the flu - including swine flu.

FRIDAY OCT. 9, 2009 * Byng Elementary School hosts its annual fall festival from 6-8 p.m. at the school.

Several dog bites in the area have prompted area veterinarians to hold special clinics in their offices and in communities surrounding Ada to give residents opportunities to protect their pets against this deadly virus.

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper who is on leave for the second time this year over excessive force complaints said in his report on the latest incident that he hit a man with his baton only after the man appeared to physically resist arrest.

OKLAHOMA CITY a ' The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has yet to release reports dealing with a weekend arrest in Holdenville that led to two state troopersa TM being placed on paid administrative leave.

The man who accused an OHP trooper of using excessive force has now been charged with obstructing an officer.

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper previously suspended for scuffling with an ambulance attendant has been placed on paid administrative leave after being accused of using excessive force.

DISTURBANCE 500 block E. 13th: Joseph Knighten, 27, Wynnewood, was arrested Sept.

Quilt guild to meet Monday Cherokee Strip Piecemakers Quilting Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Central Christian Church.

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DUI Intersection of Main and Broadway: Brittany Saunders, 19, Ada, was arrested Sept.

PUBLIC INTOXICATION Robert Lorin Ashley, 45, Stratford, was arrested Sept. 3 by sheriff's deputies on suspicion of public intoxication.