August 2023

A first-year Canadian County elected official is pleased with a new open-air garage constructed at her district yard.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division recently purchased a new microfilm conversion scanner that will work twice as fast as the old scanner and allow more items to be digitized in a shorter amount of time.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, will host an interim study on finding ways to better assist domestic violence victims and to address the generational impact of such abuse.

As more consumers seek locally-sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand. The market for direct-to-consumer beef has grown substantially during the past decade, sustaining the need for processing facilities.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is joining a coalition of 21 states fighting a proposed EPA rule which could have the impact of closing down fossil-fueled power plants in some cases.

Maizlynn Steenbergen, who will enter the sixth grade at Banner, won the Lake Hefner Club Championship in the 9-11 age division. The tournament was played July 27-28. Scoring 93, Maizlynn defended her title from last year’s championship.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Carol Stine called the meeting to order, with Patricia Morrison offering the devotional titled “Joy.” Roll call was answered by members telling their favorite thing to see at the fair.

The President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced for the 2023 summer semester. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, an undergraduate student must earn all A’s in 12 or more hours during a semester.

LAWSUITS U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Marcia Frensley for $7,970.92 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Rebecca Shurrum for $1,448.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

While Elvis made the phrase TCB famous, it was El Reno High School’s softball team taking care of business in its District 5A-2 opener last week against Del City. El Reno moved to 4-1 on the season with a 21-0 shutout of the Eagles, to extend the Indians win streak to four.