Traffic along southbound Rock Island Avenue was backed up briefly last week as construction crews sprayed water over the newly installed sod along the embankments leading up to the overpass which is under construction.
A virtual open house is under way to assist the Oklahoma Department of Public Transportation in updating the State Rail Plan.
Input from the public is needed to help develop the state’s long-term planning for freight and passenger rail.
The State Rail Plan is updated every four years to establish policy, priorities and implementation strategies for rail in the state.
This planning document keeps inventory of all rail lines, analyzes rail service goals and contributions to the economy, and helps develop potential rail infrastructure projects.
With the ceremonial signing of SB 608 creating the “Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021” last week, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared Aug. 3 as “Film Day” in Oklahoma.
“I am optimistic that the success of our thriving film and music industries will continue to flourish through this incentive program,” said Gov. Stitt.
Jennifer Sorrels of Calumet and Michael Cosgrove of Broken Arrow announce their plans to marry in an intimate ceremony on Sept. 18.
Sorrels is the daughter of Mark and Sherry Sorrels of Calumet. A 2007 graduate of Calumet Public Schools, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Community and Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013.
She is currently employed with Gemini Industries in the accounting department.
The 120 descendants of Elmo and Agnes Finnigan held their annual reunion recently at Roman Nose State Park.
Attending were their children, Tim and Danella Finnigan, Pat and Cheryl Finnigan, Willie and Kathleen Finnigan Baeriswyl, Peggy Finnigan Wahweah, Terry and Lorie Finnigan and Jimmy and Sheila Finnigan Cowan.
Members of the El Reno High School Class of 1956 will gather for a picnic set for 10:20 a.m. Aug. 19 at Lake El Reno.
Join the group for a fried onion hamburger and to relive good times.
The class is planning a homecoming gathering Sept. 10 at the Old Central Pavilion across from Lucas Hall. Members are preparing a float to join in the EHS Homecoming Parade.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Rolando Sanchez Santa Cruz, Norman, driving without valid driver’s license, $252.
Noe Plascencia Lopez, El Reno, expired tag, $130.
Erica Lynn Fierro, Lubbock, Texas, driving under suspension, $395.
Marissa Lynn Buckman, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Anthony Kurtis Howell, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Antonio Luis Rivera, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
John Michael Rushing, El Reno, speeding, $185.
Terry Lynn Wylder, Yukon, speeding, $165.
The Biden administration has dropped a lawsuit that President Donald Trump had filed on behalf of a pro-life nurse who was forced to participate in an abortion.
The decision to quit representing the nurse, who’s conscience rights were violated, continues to underscore just how important it is to have a president who governs pro-life and the crucial setbacks for pro-life advocates when an ardent abortion activist gets into the White House.
With four scrimmages and just a three-week preseason window for practices, El Reno High School’s softball team is set to open its 2021 season Tuesday – and the Indians are eager to get started.
“I feel like we are ready. We have all the tools to get the job done and I think the girls feel the same way. They are in the right mindset to begin the season,” said El Reno head coach Kylee Webb.
Jordyn Littlebird, a fourth-grader at Darlington School, helped her Oklahoma Athletics 2021 team win the USSSA Midwest National Championship in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Littlebird pitched a no-hitter, striking out the nine batters faced en route to claiming the Most Outstanding Pitcher Award.
