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Senate unanimous in voting rights after commutations/pardons
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure clarifying Oklahoma statutes on voting rights for citizens convicted of a felony who’ve received a commutation or pardon.
Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 1629, and Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, is the House principal author.
Hummingbirds arriving soon in the Sooner State
Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at anytime.
Hummingbirds are not only fun to watch, but they’re also great pollinators, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist.
Public Records - 4/20/2024
LAWSUITS
Velocity Investments LLC vs. Russell Stafford for $6,283.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Velocity Investments LLC vs. Sondra Holley for $1,917.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Velocity Investments LLC vs. Robert Young for $2,798.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One N.A. vs. Terry Borneman for $4,308.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Police ask public for help
El Reno police are asking the public for help in finding a man who allegedly fired a gun several times Monday night.
Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said officers were sent to 1106 Industrial Blvd. at about 9:49 p.m., in reference to a man reportedly firing a gun in the area. Police said reports indicated a white male had fired the gun three times. Police received 911 calls from residents in the area.
The man was described as being a white male with curly brown hair, possibly in a bun. He has a facial tattoo and was wearing a pair of colorful shorts.
Love for the Children
Connie Chambless wears her faith on her T-shirt.
It says so right on the front: “Faith makes all things possible.” - Luke 1:37
But from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, her faith is on display inside the Love for the Children Center at 400 W. London. That’s where Chambless helps young mothers and their children make it through another month, providing everything from formula and diapers for the infants to clothes, shoes, books and stuffed animals for the older kids.
Canadian County child advocacy center sees growth
For April’s observance of Child Abuse Awareness Month, Canadian County’s child advocacy center is looking to the community for support as more youth victims come for help.
The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) provides a trauma-informed, child-friendly environment for child victims of abuse and neglect and those who have witnessed domestic violence.
El Reno man dies in I-40 collision
An El Reno man was killed Friday night in a three-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 40 in Yukon.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated the fatal crash, which occurred about 7:03 p.m. April 12 on eastbound I-40 at Czech Hall Road in eastern Canadian County.
El Reno’s Creed Felton, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene due to an injury suffered in the collision.
A 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer driven by El Reno’s Arron Whiteman, 27, was stopped on the outside shoulder due to a collision in the roadway, according to an OHP report.
Redlands, USAO expand pact to fortify workforce
In a continued effort to address the state’s workforce needs while maximizing resources, the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma and Redlands Community College are expanding their partnership to provide greater career readiness support, increase the number of graduates with associate and bachelor degrees and grow the teacher pipeline.
“We are excited to announce the expansion of our collaborative efforts with Redlands Community College, aimed at enriching educational pathways and fortifying workforce readiness,” said USAO President Kayla Hale.
Building committee formed to develop four-story courthouse
A building committee with representatives from all Canadian County departments is being formed as development of a new four-story courthouse on North Choctaw moves to the next stage.
Site work is due to start in June 2025, with construction kicking off in September 2025, construction manager Stan Lingo told Canadian County commissioners this week.