July 2021

Oklahoma is relatively unmatched in air superiority – on the ground at least. Midwest City is home to the U.S. Department of Defense’s largest air depot at Tinker Air Force Base.

A slow start to summer gave way to sweltering heat through the middle of June before once again succumbing to mild, wet weather to end the month. There were occasional bouts with severe weather ― mostly high winds and large hail ― although flooding was a common concern as well.

LAWSUITS Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Teresa L. Pickens for $3,041.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Ronda A. Rehl for $2,610.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno will celebrate the Fourth of July over a three-day period beginning Friday evening with a concert and fried-onion hamburgers served up at the Canadian County Museum. The celebration is a welcome contrast to a year ago when the national celebration was subdued by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jagrut “JC” Shah told members of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office gathered around a truck bearing the images of lawmen who lost their lives while on duty in 2020, they were all heroes. Lt. Shirley Lanning of Canadian County was among those being remembered.

After a week delay, the El Reno City Council approved entering into negotiations to possibly purchase 10 acres on SW 27th Street. The unanimous council vote came Tuesday during a special meeting of the council.

A livestock roping competition is the debut event this weekend at the new Canadian County Expo and Event Center. The “Rope the Rockies” Oklahoma Championships will be July 2-4 at Canadian County’s new $15.2 million fairgrounds complex at 3001 Jensen Road.

Ammunition shortages have affected the U.S. “It’s created such a stir,” Yukon Police Chief John Corn said. The police department has not had an instance of running out of ammo, but they have gotten close, the chief said.

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, filed an interim study request to examine the benefits of ending the state sales tax on groceries. Eliminating the tax was a key component of House Democrats Oklahoma Focused Budget this past session.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- For many Oklahomans, June 25 is just another day on the calendar to get through before Independence Day parties can begin. However, for one Oklahoma Army National Guard sergeant major, it is a solemn date of remembrance.