Voters in Canadian County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2022 should apply now, said county election board secretary Wanda Armold.
Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. Armold said there are many ways to apply.
With some vehicles showing wear and tear, the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office is looking to update its fleet.
County commissioners approved advertising for bids for vehicles driven by sheriff’s personnel.
Commissioners asked a sheriff’s official why vendor bids were being sought to purchase vehicles.
“We need to replace some high-mileage vehicles,” said Jail Administrator Kristie Carter. “We’ve got a couple new detention deputies on that will need vehicles.”
Home sweet home. It’s where people feel the most comfortable.
However, as Oklahomans age, their homes may require modifications to ensure their safety.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, has filed House Bill 3008, a bill that would add in-person sports betting to the Oklahoma state-tribal gaming compact.
“I have had conversations with our gaming tribes during the interim to gauge their interest on this topic,” Luttrell said. “I feel the time is right for Oklahoma to partner with the tribes and ensure a level, competitive gaming playing field with the surrounding states.”
Betty J. Haller of El Reno met her Savior in Heaven on Jan. 10, 2022. She was born Oct. 6, 1932, in Stuttgart, Ark., the oldest child of Otto George and Stella Marie Rubach.
She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Betty was a 1950 graduate of Stuttgart High School. In 1948, she met the love of her life, Joe H. Haller. They were married March 15, 1952.
Betty retired after many years of service with Canadian County. She was the Election Board secretary for Canadian County for many years.
Graveside service for Clara Ann Bushyhead was held Thursday at the Concho Cemetery with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Clara died Jan. 5, 2022, at SSM St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born July 3, 1964, in Clinton. She was a graduate of El Reno High School.
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Schedule Update - El Reno’s home game with Lawton MacArthur, scheduled for Thursday night, was canceled due to Lawton schools being out for COVID-19 issues. The boys’ game will be played Feb. 7 at Jenks Simmons Field House at 7:30 p.m.
For one of the few times this season, El Reno High School’s boys basketball team was clearly at a head and shoulders disadvantage in its Suburban Conference battle with top-ranked Del City.
Schedule Update - El Reno’s home game with Lawton MacArthur, scheduled for Thursday night, was canceled due to Lawton schools being out for COVID-19 issues. The girls’ game will be played Feb. 7 at Jenks Simmons Field House at 6 p.m.
After burning up the nets in the Anadarko tournament for nearly 70 points a game, El Reno High School’s girls basketball team’s scoring went on ice last week in the return to conference play.
Redlands Community College’s basketball teams split road games last week in the Cougars return to NJCAA Region 2 action at Connors State College.
The Redlands women improved to 2-2 in the league action and into a tie for fourth place with a 77-66 victory.
Jay Niehues’ team moved to 8-4 on the season in their first action of 2022.
Nyah Banks scored a team-leading 19 points to go along with seven rebounds, three assists and a steal.
Amaia Maxwell followed with 15 points, four boards and four assists, while Kellie Eddens posted 13 points and five caroms.
