November 2020

Body As temperatures begin to cool and people spend more time in confined spaces, the number of new novel coronavirus cases are spiking – just as health-care professionals feared. “That is what we are observing.

Body Larry Annuschat just lost three brothers and a sister in his longtime Okarche family to COVID-19, and he has battled the virus himself, hanging on and fighting through it. His sister, Victoria Lynn Marks, 66, lost her battle Nov. 22.

Body A few days before the recent Veterans Day Parade, Karen Nance of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce walked into Mary Sapp's business, Route 66 Liquor.

Body Adam Kolar was sentenced to life in prison for allowing his 3-year-old son to die in a locked pickup truck on an August day in 2018. Canadian County District Judge Paul Hesse handed down the sentence Tuesday afternoon.

Body With announcements earlier this month that two pharmaceutical giants have developed effective COVID-19 vaccines, Oklahoma and other states across the nation are ramping up plans to distribute millions of doses of the potentially lifesaving vaccine in the coming months.

Body The State Board of Education has shelved the request of a Christian school to participate in a program for children with special needs and instead requested an official opinion from the state attorney general.

Body For many nature-lovers, hiking through the woods on a crisp fall day is a great opportunity for exercise and fresh air. However, this time of year also is a favorite of deer hunters. With rifle season opening Nov. 21, both hikers and hunters must use caution.

Body Bobby Carl Castle, age 88 of Oklahoma City, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. He was born June 20, 1932, in Mangum to James William Victor Castle and Esther Pearl (Nikkel) Castle. He was raised in the City View Community near Mangum and graduated high school there.

Body Graveside services for Jon William West were held Friday in the Sunset Cemetery in Geary with Eugene Black Bear II officiating. Services were under the direction of Turner Funeral Home.

Body LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ashley Wilson for $1,410.58 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Unifund CCR LLC vs. Jaxon L. Brinsfield for $1,261.91 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Midland Funding LLC vs. Tamie Hollis for $6,044.