June 2021

Canadian County commissioners were expected to purchase property near the new Expo Center to build a sewage lagoon. The commissioners were to convene as the Public Facilities Authority Thursday afternoon to consider the purchase.

Ice in October and cold in February combined to push back the completion of the Rock Island overpass. The multimillion-dollar project was expected to open at the end of July, but Mother Nature does not consult with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Canadian County commissioners have not yet decided whether to formally request funding through a federal stimulus package. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 could provide Canadian County some $28 million to be spent on infrastructure and other projects.

OKARCHE – A resident of the Center of Family Love will serve as host for the 40th anniversary birthday celebration, an online event designed to raise funds and showcase the home for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Longtime educator Ranet Tippens has announced her retirement as superintendent of Deer Creek Schools after serving in that position for eight years.

The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office will use a gift to help combat thefts of oil field equipment and other items using an online tool. Canadian County commissioners last week approved a resolution allowing the sheriff’s office to accept a $5,500 donation from Devon Energy Corporation.

LAWSUITS Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Lori A. Sample for $3,587.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Jessie W. Gore for $4,304.70 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The late-season push that catapulted El Reno High School’s boys soccer team into the Class 5A playoffs helped land postseason honors for three of its players. Edgar Garcia, Angel Martinez and Collin Vickers were all voted to the first team on the 2021 District 5A-1 Boys All-District squad.

Funeral services for Russell Earl Huber will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the El Reno Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Russell died May 26, 2021, at his home in El Reno. He was born March 15, 1961, in La Grange, Texas.