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RCC freezes tuition for sixth year

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In consideration of the current economic situation, the Redlands Community College Board of Regents voted to support the administration’s recommendation to not increase tuition for a sixth consecutive year.

“Many families have been struggling, and we want to help them stay on track toward that college degree or career,” said Janie Thompson, chairman of the Redlands Board of Regents.

“Because our administration has been fiscally conservative, we have been able to make adjustments so that our students’ educational experience is not negatively affected.”

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VonTungeln sworn in for new term on RCC Board

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Dr. David Von Tungeln was recently sworn in for a second term as a regent during the Redlands Community College Board of Regents meeting.

He was appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin in 2016 and was recently reappointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt to serve until April 2030.

“Dr. Von Tungeln has been a tremendous asset to the college for the past nine years, and we look forward to his continued leadership on our board,” said Redlands Interim President Jena Marr.

Johnson’s legacy of loving those with disabilities honored by CFL

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The Center of Family Love is honoring the late Sen. Mike Johnson and his wife, Judy Johnson, who quietly spent a better part of their lives championing for the rights of individuals and families with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity. The recognition will come at the CFL 10th annual gala on Saturday, June 17.

Public Records - 6/17/2023

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

Keaton Heath Coldren, 28; Skylar Nicole Thompson, 23.

Jeremy Lee Penick, 36; Jordan Leigh Knott, 31.

Kenneth Frank McHugh, 39; Misty Dawn Gammons-McKinnon, 39.

Clifford Wessley Nelson, 46; Lacey Jade Jordan, 36.

Casey Lynn Herriott, 50; Heather Marie Moxley, 48.

Rusty Derrell Routh, 37; Joy Louisa Martin, 40.

Bradley Austin Teague, 25; Charity Hope Oxford, 25.

Keven Scott Taylor II, 29; Joscelyn Adrianna Cash, 20.

Jimmy Lee Deleonypena, 39; Ashley Renee Collins, 36.

City clears path for Twisters filming

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Twisters is coming to downtown El Reno as well as other areas of the community.

Last week, the city council voted 5-0 to grant a permit to Dirt Road Films, LLC for the production of the expected blockbuster sequel to the original Twister. But there were some caveats to the permit.

Council wants all parties impacted by the expected month-long production to sign off on the plan.

To make that happen, representatives of the film company were expected to meet with officials from MidFirst Bank following the special council meeting held on Thursday.

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Beating the weekend heat

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With temperatures pushing into the high 80s and low 90s over the weekend, Lake El Reno became a popular destination for a little fun on the water for fishermen, boaters and personal watercraft.

After a brief cool-down early in the week, temperatures are expected to return to the 90s by the end of the week.

 

 

Courthouse project moves to next phase

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

MA+ Architecture was hired in April to prepare design plans for a new Canadian County Courthouse/Administration Building that would house all judicial and most county government offices.

During the programming phase, the architect team will interview representatives of all Canadian County offices and divisions.

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Riding out the storms

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

Owner Mike Crowly says he hopes to get into his fields later this week as farmers are also facing the prospect of greening of their fields interfering with the harvest.

Crowly said the Calumet area had over an inch of weekend rain and more fell on the county Monday.