July 2020

Body A paperwork glitch has slowed progress on designing a waterline that will bring water into the new Canadian County Fairgrounds, officials said Monday.

Body Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19. During a Zoom press conference, Stitt said he was feeling well overall with a little achiness. Stitt has isolated himself from his family and will work remotely until cleared.

Body The plant kingdom is highly complex and has been the subject of mystical intrigue since the beginning of time. As with any stationary object, plants must develop an internal ability to protect themselves from all manner of assaults, be it atmospheric or predatory.

Body Oklahoma State University recently recognized spring 2020 graduates.

Body The Underwood Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at Lake El Reno with Ann Ricketts as hostess. Neta Liebscher called the meeting to order and led the flag salute.

Body As reform efforts take shape and the coronavirus pandemic causes delays within the criminal justice system, Oklahoma’s prison population has steadily declined since early March. The number of inmates in state and private facilities is down 9.

Body LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Cynthia Ellis for $1,150.80 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation vs. Jeremy Peters and Erin Riley for $5,006.70 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Body Services for Paula Jo Scott were held Friday in the Benson Memorial Chapel with Revs. Joe Scott and Jerry Cradduck officiating. Burial followed in the El Reno Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body Just one day after having her program shut down temporarily due to a positive COVID-19 player test, El Reno High School head softball coach Kylee Webb says reopening steps are well under way. “The majority of the team has gotten tested but we don’t have any results back yet.

Body The El Reno School Board approved the basic framework for the district’s plan to teach children but will have a special meeting to determine the method of instructing students for the upcoming school term.