November 2022

Body A steady dose of rain forced the cancellation of the Lights in Legion Park kickoff event that was planned for last Saturday. The Christmas lights were turned on, but without the fanfare that normally accompanies the event.

Body Candidates for the Board of Education in 11 Canadian County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5.

Body A shuttered complex along Interstate 40 in east Canadian County will see new life, after electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo announced it was purchasing the property.

Body El Reno police are looking for a pair of culprits who broke into the yard at Midwest Bus Sales earlier this month and made off with several catalytic converters. On Nov. 16, police were called to the business at 2150 SW 27th St.

Body Frances Elizabeth Taylor, 73, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Nov. 6, 2022, at Integris Hospital in Yukon after a short bout with cancer. Fran was born to Frank and Carrie Taylor in Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, N.J., on May 20, 1949.

Body The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a Calumet man, OHP reports said.  Louis Funck, 74, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident that took place Nov. 18 on Smith Road and South Maple Road in Calumet.

Body A Sapulpa company will print Canadian County’s election ballots in 2023. Midwest Printing Co. has been awarded the contract to provide regular, absentee and sample ballots for the Canadian County Election Board.

Body State licensure boards are an important, although often overlooked, component of job opportunity and economic growth. The boards control access to professions.

Body A new report shows Tulsa Public Schools has received millions of dollars from a national group that claims “white supremacy” is a problem in education. The report shows only five school districts nationwide received more funding from the highlighted foundations.

Body LAWSUITS UHG I LLC vs. Melanie Feilberg for $2,273.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. UHG I LLC vs. Kenzi Long for $1,252.26 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Deborah Sterling for $878.