January 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LAWSUITS Velocity Investments LLC vs. Ghemelle D. Joiner for $2,219.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Jose Muniz for $1,643.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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.

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.

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.