June 2023

A needed upgrade at Canadian County’s juvenile detention center has a hefty price tag. Jackson Mechanical has proposed performing the plumbing retrofit for $291,650 at the Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children’s Justice Center, 7905 E. Highway 66.

An architectural firm will be paid a $260,300 fee to help determine the scope and location of Canadian County’s future courthouse complex.

Harvesting equipment for Crowly Farms remained silent over the weekend as rains forced stoppage in the collection process of winter wheat crops.

Canadian County Public Library Consortium members recently received a boost from the Educational Facilities Authority, which awarded about $84,575 to those libraries to help fund operations and purchase specialized items.

Felony charges have been filed against a longtime Mustang educator accused of sexually abusing a female student.

Irene Frances (Reding) Parizek passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her home near Yukon, surrounded by loving family. Irene was born July 22, 1922, in Calumet, just before her twin sister, Corene. She attended Sacred Heart High School in El Reno and was valedictorian of her class.

Services for Jackie Wier Parker were held Tuesday, June 13 in the Benson Memorial Chapel with Matthew Miller officiating. Burial followed in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Jackie died June 9, 2023, at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City.

LAWSUITS Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon LLC vs. Kenneth James Strickler, L1C4 Holdings LLC, DakMak Group LLC and KamKad Automotive Holdings LLC for an amount in excess of $75,000 for alleged compensatory and punitive damages.

Funeral services for Santos “José” Edward Marques were held June 12 at First Baptist Church of Geary with Rev. Waylan Upchego officiating. Burial was in the Morton Family Cemetery under the direction of Turner Funeral Home. Jose passed away June 7, 2023, in Oklahoma City.

UNION CITY – Breaking up a marathon 10-inning contest into five-inning blocks, Union City High School’s varsity team defeated El Reno’s Varsity 2 squad 9-8 and 9-1 in a rare meeting of county schools.