July 2022

Body Saint Katharine Drexel Retirement Center celebrated its 15th anniversary in late June. The assisted living and memory care center opened in 2007, built and sponsored in a partnership between Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

Body A mobile health unit offers public health on-the-go across Canadian County. The Oklahoma State Health Department’s fifth-wheel trailer is typically out three to four days a week, according to Canadian County Health Department (CCHD) Interim Regional Director Maggie Jackson.

Body Although a lawsuit over property damage caused by flooding has been settled, a Canadian County woman is waiting anxiously for county officials to remedy drainage issues near her home.

Body July always brings Oklahoma’s hottest days, and the National Weather Service predicts temperatures this year will be well above average. Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation experts recommend preparing for those long summer days. Drink up!

Body While education makes up the lion’s share of Oklahoma’s budget, health and human services represents the second largest category.

Body From the boys soccer team picking up trash around the Adams Park fields to the volleyball program stuffing food boxes for Blessing Baskets, El Reno High School’s athletes have been giving back to the community.

Body MUNICIPAL COURT Lonnie Lee Monaco, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245. Rachel Buckley, El Reno, speeding and failure to appear warrant, $440. Albert Roy Redhat, El Reno, speeding, driving without license issued and failure to appear warrant, $473.

Body The former Halliburton office building will become the new home for the Canadian County Health Department. County commissioners last week approved spending $6 million in federal stimulus aid to purchase property at 6100 E.

Body Canadian County will have two new commissioners in January, as Tomas Manske defeated incumbent Marc Hader in the District 1 race and Tracey Rider prevailed to become the next District 3 commissioner in a crowded June 28 primary election. Commissioner Races Manske drew 52.

Body The news that the Canadian County Health Department will be moving out of downtown El Reno does not mean county officials are abandoning the area, said Commissioner Dave Anderson.