February 2024

Canadian County’s steady growth is evident in a remarkable increase in property values since early last decade. In 2023, Canadian County’s net valuation totaled $2,128,291,555 - that’s $2.1 billion.

Heaven gained a true angel on Feb. 3, 2024, just nine days short of her 99th birthday. Marge (Smith) Feddersen was born southwest of El Reno to Leonard and Marie Smith. She graduated from El Reno High School and then attended Oklahoma Christian University.

After more than 30 years near the Canadian County Courthouse in El Reno, the county’s child advocacy center is moving to Yukon. The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) will relocate in coming months to what is now the Canadian County Health Department’s Yukon office on East Vandament.

Kenneth George Bennett was born March 25, 1937, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2024. Kenneth was the oldest son of George and Lavon Bennett. He was born on the NW Bennett Homestead in Washita County south of Colony, Okla.

A Canadian County judge has set bail at $1 million for a man who allegedly caused the fentanyl-related death of his daughter.

Natural gas producers who have an application pending to export Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) won’t get a decision from the U.S. Department of Energy anytime soon.

Memorial services for Jerry Lee Lindsley of Clinton were held Saturday, Feb. 3 at Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Adam Pearson officiating. Services were under the direction of Absolute Economical Funeral Home. Jerry passed away Jan. 27, 2024, at the Clinton Veterans Center.

LAWSUITS Capital One N.A. vs. Alesha Hughey for $4,835.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Capital One N.A. vs. Kristen Barnett for $2,098.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Memorial service for Patsy Ann Noland Hammert will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, El Reno, under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. She died on February 2, 2024, at her home in Yukon.

Rotating two of its top three scorers due to an injury and foul trouble, El Reno High School’s girls basketball team used an abnormal lineup to produce another victory in a perfect season to date.