October 2022

Six artists from across Oklahoma and other states converged on the alley next to the Canadian County Health Department last week to paint the latest murals in the project known as El Reno Walls. The murals took three days to complete.    

Josh Davis wants to ensure Canadian County communities are ready for the next disaster – whether it’s a tornado, ice storm, flood, wildfire or chemical spill.

Canadian County’s elected officers are due to receive a salary increase Jan. 1, 2023. A resolution establishing a base pay for county elected officers, pursuant to Oklahoma state statute, was approved unanimously by county commissioners.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 24. County election board acting secretary Allen Arnold said absentee voting is available to all voters and can be submitted several ways.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Thousands of Oklahoma families have used Oklahoma’s new open transfer law to send students to the public schools that best meet their needs.

An all-night wake for Isaiah Edward Russell will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, with funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at the Concho Emergency Response Center with Rev. Greg Leaf officiating. Burial will be in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

A 2021 state law that expanded the ability for families to seek open transfers so their children can attend other public school districts has resulted in a significant increase in transfer requests.

OKLAHOMA CITY - General Revenue Fund collections in September totaled $849.1 million, which is $243.7 million, or 40.2 percent above the monthly estimate. This is $176.9 million, or 26.3 percent above collections in September 2021.

Gary L. Tesch, 86, of Norman, an El Reno High School class of 1954 graduate, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at First Christian Church of Norman. Detailed obituary can be found at https://www.johnirelandfuneralhome.com/obituary/Gary-Tesch.