September 2020

Body U.S. Sen. James Lankford spoke last week in Canadian County on topics including the CARES Act, mail-in voting and a possible coronavirus vaccine.

Body Water fowl, like these at Lake El Reno, may have been some of the only creatures enjoying the weather Wednesday as cold and rainy weather made its way into Oklahoma. The forecast calls for a return to more mild temperatures.

Body Shayne Castrop and Dillon Hamlett carry the EHS flags onto the field last week in Piedmont. The Indians were slated to play in Weatherford Friday.

Body Ross Seed received an $800 grant from True Value to purchase personal protective equipment for the school district. The funds purchased 16 gallons of hand sanitizer, 8 gallons of hand soap and 100 protective masks.  

Body A 21-year-old Oklahoma City man was arrested in connection with a robbery that led to the death of a 7-Eleven clerk last week. Oklahoma City police said George Way was arrested at an apartment in the 11500 block of SW 15th Street. The arrest was made after police received a tip.

Body Veterans in Canadian County will soon have a closer option for VA health-care services. The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System said last week it is opening two new clinics this fall, including one in Yukon. The other center will be in Norman.

Body The darling zinnia, whose dutiful countenance is bound to bring garden cheer, survives even during a drought. The bright and shining little zinnia originated in Mexico where it was once considered a weed.

Body NOTE: This article is the first in a series addressing the structural problems that plague our health-care financing system and how to fix them. $15,076 for four tiny metal screws.

Body Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the day Americans celebrate the signing of the Constitution which was then sent to the states for ratification, is almost here.

Body United Methodist Women of Wesley United Methodist Church met recently for their unit quarterly meeting in the home of Lillian Ray. Pat Stephens presided as acting president.