Perkins NewsLocal news for Perkins, OK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.State spellers don't advance in national competition- May 30, 2008 Two Oklahoma students didn't advance Thursday to the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington.http://www.topix.net/city/perkins-ok/2008/05/state-spellers-dont-advance-in-national-compe... Iowa Tribe and Perkins clinic put on annual Health Fair- May 23, 2008 Kick off for the fair will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008 as we come together for the FUN WALK at the Iowa Tribe Pow Wow Grounds with free T-shirts for all who participate.http://www.topix.net/city/perkins-ok/2008/05/iowa-tribe-and-perkins-clinic-put-on-annual-h... Retailer Linens 'n Things files bankruptcy- May 3, 2008 "The number of stores Linens 'n Things is closing is equivalent to almost 15 percent of Bed Bath & Beyond's core store base, so there is significant opportunity to gain market share" A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Linens 'n Things is the latest sign that the retail sector is becoming leaner and meaner amid a difficult consumer environment. via Tulsa Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/perkins-ok/2008/05/retailer-linens-n-things-files-bankruptcy?fro... Resident adjusted to life in first new house in 59 years- May 1, 2008 "He did a lot of painting, and when they built the house, he stained the front door in kind of an unusual way; some kind of shapes coming down" In the 1940s, one young Stillwater couple thought living on the 900 block of North Hester Street meant there would always be a buffer between them and the university. via Daily O'Collegianhttp://www.topix.net/city/perkins-ok/2008/04/resident-adjusted-to-life-in-first-new-house-... |