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🌱 Edmond keeps data centers on hold through June 2027

Edmond, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Edmond! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Edmond keeps data centers on hold through June 2027
  • Edmond council fires city attorney in split vote
  • Edmond’s John Collison to lead veterans’ energy-jobs initiative in Oklahoma

Also on today's calendar: Mini Pottery Makerspace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 36.
  • Friday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Edmond extends moratorium through June 2027 (kfor.com) — Edmond has extended its pause on proposed data centers through June 2027 while officials develop rules addressing utility demands, infrastructure costs and land use. The unanimous council vote gives staff more research time. City leaders say no data center proposal has come forward and they are not recruiting one.
   

2. Edmond city attorney terminated following city council vote (okcfox.com) — Edmond's City Council voted 3-2 Monday to fire City Attorney Madeline Sawyer, who had been on paid administrative leave since September. Officials have not confirmed the reason for her leave. Sawyer will receive $46,699.60 in severance, plus council-approved transition benefits and payment for unused sick leave.
   

3. Project Vanguard names John Collison as Oklahoma State Chair (swoknews.com) — John Collison, an Air Force veteran whose BlackOak Group is based in Edmond, will lead Project Vanguard’s expansion into Oklahoma. The nonprofit plans to connect veterans with energy-industry jobs by working with employers, veterans’ organizations and workforce partners. Collison also served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard.
   

4. Northwest women's tennis player serves into the record books (nwmissourinews.com) — University of Central Oklahoma's top-seeded Mei Hasegawa fell to unseeded Northwest senior Polina Gontaryk in a comeback final at Edmond's regional tennis tournament. Gontaryk recovered from a set down and a 3-0 second-set deficit to become Northwest's first women's regional singles champion since 2007.
   

5. Two meteor showers will light up Oklahoma skies this week. Here's when to watch (koco.com) — Oklahoma skywatchers have two meteor showers to watch this month, starting with the Northern Taurids on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Science Museum Oklahoma’s planetarium director recommends watching from 8 p.m. to midnight, away from city lights. The Leonids peak next Tuesday and Wednesday, offering another viewing opportunity after midnight.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Jane, a cat who went missing in Edmond, OK, has been safely reunited with their family after 14 hours, 9 minutes. Message from Owner: "Jane is a 3… (Nextdoor Northampton)
  • This sweet cat has been hanging out on greenfield.
    He is not chipped, neutered male. Very friendly. (Nextdoor Greenfield)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in Edmond. Apply here.
  • Dennis Chaumont - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member in Edmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmond here.

Ok Edmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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