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County men inducted into Hall of Fame

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Two longtime supporters of youth agriculture were inducted into the Canadian County Junior Livestock Show Hall of Fame.

The induction came at the conclusion of the annual event that was held at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center.

Fair Board Secretary Brad Tipton said more than 1,000 people attended the Sale of Champions auction and dinner. The crowd feasted on brisket, fish, chicken and side dishes.

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State of the Orange

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Canadian County 4-H Teen Leaders are taking part in Oklahoma State University’s “State of Orange” campaign designed to provide volunteers an avenue to give back and help those in need.

Living up to the 4-H motto to “Make the Best Better,” Canadian County 4-H’ers have agreed to support a number of causes.

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Pair arrested in alleged Piedmont child abuse situation

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A report of a runaway child being found led authorities to the discovery of five children in a Piedmont home who had allegedly been abused.

The discovery led to the arrest of two adults.

Tina Marie Ramirez and Anthony Ibeziako were booked into the Canadian County Jail on complaints of child neglect. Ramirez was also booked on complaints of child abuse by injury, neglect and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Piedmont Police Chief Shayne Clark said the child was found about 45 minutes after Ramirez reported the child had been missing for 12 hours.

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In minimum wage case, Oklahoma Supreme Court defies judicial norms

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that an initiative-petition effort may proceed that would link Oklahoma’s minimum wage to the cost of living in places like San Francisco.

That contradicts one of the court’s prior rulings. That alone is not shocking since courts often overturn earlier rulings.

But in this case, the Oklahoma Supreme Court majority refused to explain with a written opinion why justices reversed course, defying judicial norms in ways some warn create vast legal uncertainty in Oklahoma.

Public Records - 3/27/2024

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

Bryston Scott Peterson, 25; Tania Lee Palmer, 24.

Brandon Wade Knight, 45; Melisa Larie Barker, 35.

Cody Allen Cooper, 28; Angelika Marie Hope Aguilar, 24.

Haven Devon Rush, 27; Debra Raylyn Fancher, 27.

Garrett William Billington, 28; Stacie Diane Wiest, 33.

Tylan Cade Manus, 29; Olivia Joy Baker, 29.

Joseph Ryan Benavides, 34; Lacey Dawn Love, 30.

DIVORCES GRANTED

Mary Mozee vs. Alan Mozee.

Bruce E. Bolin vs. Brenda J. Bolin.

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Crimson Creek tees up deal with Men’s Golf Association

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Crimson Creek Golf Course should see more young faces teeing off in the coming months after the city of El Reno and the Men’s Golf Association announced a partnership.

City Manager Matt Sandidge told members of the city council at the March meeting that staff and MGA representatives have been hashing out a “use agreement” over the past several months.

Robbie Irion was at the meeting representing the MGA.

Sandidge said the MGA has operated at Crimson Creek without an agreement for years.

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Spring 2027 opening projected for new courthouse

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A new four-story Canadian County Courthouse is projected to open in spring 2027.

An estimated one-year design phase will start soon before a two-year construction process.

“You’re about three years out,” construction manager Stan Lingo told county commissioners at their regular meeting last week.

Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve option 5 for the new Canadian County Courthouse master plan.

Filing for state, county offices opens April 3

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Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, when the candidate filing period opens.

Allen Arnold, secretary of the Canadian County Election Board, said candidates for state offices will file with the secretary of the state election board in Oklahoma City. Candidates for county offices file with the secretary of the county election board in El Reno.

Arnold said the following county offices are expected to be filled this year:

Canadian County Commissioner District #2

Canadian County Court Clerk

Canadian County Clerk