Local Fire Chief to resign over equipment funding dispute
Wedd has served 26 years as a volunteer with the department and seven as chief. He plans to resign after saying bunker gear failed to meet national safety guidelines and funding promised since 2002 never materialized. The town council plans an auditor review to determine operations in the chief's absence.
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Oklahoma City Upgrades Civil Defense Sirens Prompted by Tornado Losses
Oklahoma City voters funded a 4.5 million upgrade of a Cold War era warning system with 181 outdoor sirens protecting 622 square miles. The system aided in May tornadoes saving lives as warnings via radios and news reports complemented sirens. Officials cite sirens helping those not listening to radio or TV during weather emergencies.
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From Teen Inmate to Parole Candidate After Plea Deal
Avery, 23, pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact of murder and armed robbery after a post conviction relief bid for ineffective counsel. Judge Williams sentenced him to 185 months for armed robbery plus 10 years on the accessory count, suspended to five years on probation.
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