Author and EHS graduate with the class of 1957, Patricia (Hoffman) Martin recently signed a contract with Talmarc Productions for the filming of her novel, “A Meadowlark Calling,” in the spring of 2023.
It will be part of a new network of family films made for TV.
The book is the true story of a young orphan girl growing to womanhood amidst the hardships of homesteading on the plains of Kansas and Oklahoma in the late 1800s.
Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, was officially sworn into office last week during a ceremony at the Capitol presided over by Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Darby administered the oath of office.
Stewart was joined by his wife, Jan, his family, friends and supporters.
“I’m honored to have been chosen to serve as the voice for Senate District 18 and continue my public service to the citizens of Canadian County and the state of Oklahoma.
Canadian County law enforcement is asking the public for help with apprehending a woman accused of taking the identity of an elderly Mustang woman.
Blessing Brianna Sampson faces a single felony charge of identity theft in Canadian County District Court. Assistant District Attorney Justin Kemp filed the case against Sampson Aug. 31, and Special Judge Charles Gass that day issued a warrant for the 24-year-old’s arrest.
Canadian County commissioners have moved a step closer to permanently closing a dead-end county road.
The one-mile section of Courtney Road between Reno and S.W. 15th is now the responsibility of District 2 Commissioner David Anderson.
It’s a “wise move” for commissioners to “move in the direction of getting rid of a liability,” said Anderson, referring to potential maintenance costs.
Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve a resolution “to begin the statutory process of vacating the right-of-way” in District 2.
Oklahoma Blood Institute is losing hundreds of O negative blood units a month due to recent blood bag shortages.
O negative is the only universal blood type, which means it can be transfused into any blood recipient regardless of blood type.
Blood bags are essential to draw blood from a donor. Without them, OBI is struggling to collect enough O negative blood, and more donors must be recruited to make up for the productivity losses and ensure patient needs are met.
Due to its universality, O negative blood is by far the most in-demand type used by area hospitals.
It takes a community to feed the troops.
And that’s essentially what will happen Dec. 4 when El Reno veterans organizations along with others join forces to feed members of the Oklahoma National Guard along with family members.
Some 500 people are expected for the Christmas dinner, a special tribute to those men and women who serve in the Guard.
“Last year the VFW Auxiliary used funds presented to them by Power 100 to pay for the Christmas dinner for the National Guard,” said Nancy Salsman, head of the El Reno VFW Post 382 Auxiliary.
El Reno Scouts took to the streets last week to collect food in the annual Scouting for Food effort.
Beth Griesel, local Scout leader, led the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in the effort. The result, close to 730 pounds of non-perishable food items were picked up and delivered to The Lord’s Harvest.
The local food ministry, created and operated by Nikki Pruitt, provides food throughout the year to those who may be struggling for whatever reason.
A number of adult volunteers helped in the food collection.
A pair of house fires last week kept crews from the El Reno Fire Department busy for several hours as the blazes happened near a day-care center and a school.
On Tuesday, firemen responded to the 900 block of West London on a structure fire that was classified as “intentional” on the department’s official report.
“This is not the first time we have been called to this property. We’ve had homeless people starting fires in the back yard trying to stay warm,” said El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff.
WASHINGTON – More than two years after its opening, the Native American Veterans Memorial in the nation’s capital was finally dedicated last week in a ceremony lasting more than three hours.
Tribal leaders and citizens and veterans from across the country marched down the National Mall on Veterans Day to a stage at the foot of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Rex Hailey, a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and a Gulf War veteran, drove halfway across the country to attend the celebration.
Getting roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and pie on the table this Thanksgiving is going to cost consumers more than it did in 2021.
Rodney Holcomb, Oklahoma State University Extension food economics specialist, said consumers can expect to pay 35 to 45 percent more for their turkey this year, which typically is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving tables.
