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The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.

Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

County election board secretary Allen Arnold said absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways. 

“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot and it’s easy to apply.

“Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail or even email,” said Arnold.

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Bank of America N.A. vs. Michael Glascox for $2,686.00 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Ally Bank vs. Rebecca Harris for $4,367.55 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Bruce Norton and Meredith Norton for $5,275.89 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Tyler Watkins and Ronnie Watkins for $8,159.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Two long scoring plays in the second half and a fourth-down stop by the defense secured El Reno High School’s football team’s 30-22 win over Lawton and snapped a five-game losing streak.

El Reno, in just its second meeting with the Wolverines since 1961, moved to 2-5 on the season with the eight-point victory and climbed back into the playoff hunt at 1-3.

The Indians are now tied with Noble for fifth place in District 5A-2.

Both El Reno and Noble trail Lawton (2-2) by a game and a half for the fourth and final 5A-2 playoff spot, but each have defeated the Wolverines.

While three games remain in the regular season, the path to the postseason has never been more clear for El Reno High School’s football team.

In fact, the answer to a recent question I fielded, “Can El Reno still make the playoffs?” can be answered in just one word – win.

Your El Reno Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 18 issue has been found. 

We apologize for the disruption. 

The issue was found Monday morning, according to Tribune co-publisher Sean Dyer.

It was in the process of being delivered to the El Reno Post Office by Dyer and should be in your mailbox on Tuesday, Oct. 21, most likely along with your Oct. 22 issue. 

Sorry for the confusion. 

El Reno police have made an arrest in connection with the hit and run that sent an officer to an Oklahoma City hospital where he is listed in critical condition. 

Police Chief Ken Brown said Sgt. Thomas Duran was hit by a vehicle allegedly driven by Logan Reese Primeaux, 25, just before 2 a.m., Friday. 

The incident happened on Watts near Wilson St. 

With nearly 80 percent approval, El Reno Public Schools will begin implementing construction and purchase projects under two bond proposals approved by voters Tuesday.

“I’m honored and thankful for the support of our community. These are things that are going to continue to help our students educationally and our teachers and faculty,” said Superintendent Matt Goucher.

“It’s going to be things that our community can be proud of, so I’m just so blessed that our community supports the school system the way they do.”

Casey Trejo said the Main Street board of directors will meet next week to discuss what steps to take moving forward.

The president of the El Reno Main Street Board, Trejo attended the city council meeting Tuesday evening.

She said it might be time for Main Street as well as the City of El Reno to take “a step back” and consider what is in the best interest of the downtown at this point in time.