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Applications for OHS grant program to open up Sept. 1

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2026 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Monday, Sept. 1.

This grants-in-aid program will offer awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to municipal, county or tribal governments, as well as nonprofit historical organizations and their support groups.

Public Records - 8/30/25

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LAWSUITS

Capital One N.A. vs. Kimberly Warren for $6,065.68 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Capital One N.A. vs. Jennifer Rogers for $8,610.24 pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Mariner Finance LLC vs. Socorro Villalaz for $1,409.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Mariner Finance LLC vs. Larry Pringle for $5,318.14 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Cary Nall for $5,501.82 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Birth - Poppy Jo Reed

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GIRL – Madi and Hayden Reed of Skiatook are parents of a girl, Poppy Jo, born Aug. 17 at Ascension St. John, Owasso. 

Poppy Jo weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19.75 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Kim Powell and Scott Powell. 

Paternal grandparents are Jamie Reed and Wesley Reed.

Maternal great-grandmother is Kathy Leggett.

Paternal great-grandparents are Gayla Benham and Karen Davis.

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Best in show at the fair

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This Ed Zweiacher photo won Best of Show at the Canadian County Fair in the professional division. The judge was Tricia Virtue Parris.

The photo is of the Longhorns at Wichita Wildlife Refuge with Mount Scott in the background.

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ER spikers face string of ranked foes in tourney

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While its overall record fell under a winning percentage, El Reno High School’s volleyball team, ranked No.14 in Class 5A, had a successful run in the recent Sapulpa Invitational.

After a rough opening day of 1-4, El Reno rallied with a 2-0 mark on day two to close with a 3-4 record.

The Indians defeated Tulsa Memorial (25-12/25-12), Noble (25-15/23-25/15-8) and McAlester (25-15/25-18).

The losses were to Class 5A’s No.9 Shawnee, No.6 Sapulpa and No.4 Claremore.

Glenpool, ranked No.10 in 4A, defeated EHS in straight games.

Meredick Martinez (11) and Brantlie Charmasson (8) combine for a double block attempt

Redlands remains undefeated with win over Missouri team

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Redlands Community College women’s soccer team remains undefeated on the 2025 season after posting a 2-1 victory over Missouri-based Crowder College.

The Cougars improved to 2-0-1 following a 2-2 tie with Garden City Community College out of Kansas.

Redlands never trailed in the win over Crowder as Ashanti Lewis scored an unassisted goal, followed by the same from Danielle Cameron.

The goals were part of a 16-shot effort by the Cougars, five of which were on goal.

Izzy Bolton steps over a goalie after having a shot stopped

Union City stays in Class A poll, Okarche, Calumet post mixed results

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Posting a 2-2 record in the Hinton Invitational, Union City High School’s fast-pitch softball team remains in the top 20 of the Class A poll at No.17.

The Tigers, winners of four of their last six games, defeated Merritt (5-4) and Mount View Gotebo (9-1), but dropped games to Binger-Oney (4-1) and Lookeba-Sickles (5-3). Both squads are ranked in the top 20 in Class B.

Union City is now 10-4 on the season.

The Tigers offense posted a .364 average (28-of-77) en route to the 18-run effort. Mariah Ailey and Cassidy Taylor logged doubles as the lone extra base hits.