Streets, sidewalks and books highlight city budget

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ConstructionOutside her office window, a bevy of electric lines slice through the view of the sun-filled blue skies.
It is a constant reminder of why she is here.
Over most of the past month and a half, Marlow city administrator Janice Cain has toiled over the budgeting process for the city and municipal authority. The new fiscal year began July 1.

Collision sends motorcycle rider to trauma center

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As the sun peeked over a western tree line Friday morning, a Marlow man laid on the pavement in a pool of blood.
Just moments before, he and his motorcycle collided with a pickup that failed to yield. But as he lay in the highway, the driver of the pickup continued into the parking lot of the convenience store to complete a purchase of soft drinks.

Primary to pare local races Tuesday

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It seems as if the 2008 election season has carried on for some time already.
But Tuesday will mark the first opportunity for residents in Stephens County, and across the state, to trim the field in a couple of local races, as well as some regional and statewide races.
Tuesday, polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters will be allowed to cast ballots in the party to which there are registered.

Second Chance Trade Days this weekend

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Garage Sale signsGarage sales return in force this weekend as Second Chance Trade Days begin, officially, on Friday morning.
The annual event allows residents not only the opportunity to turn unwanted household items into cash, but also grab some bargains along the way.

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Absentee balloting begins July 29

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Voters in Stephens County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the July 29th, Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary, Peggy Winton said today.  Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, Winton urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.