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The El Reno City Council got an update on the comprehensive plan being created for Lake El Reno and Adams Park.

Representatives of Halff, the firm hired to create the plan, said the study is about three-quarters complete. The final document is expected to be presented in early 2025. 

Council heard the update at its meeting last week. 

The project started in April and has included a community survey that resulted in more than 360 responses.

Cardinal Point, Canadian County’s family justice center, has announced the appointment of Karla Docter as its new chief executive officer effective Nov. 1.

Docter brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge to Cardinal Point. She has over 27 years of combined personal and professional experience relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, and an unshakable passion to help others on their journey toward hope and healing.

El Reno police arrested a man and woman after allegedly finding more than a half pound of methamphetamine in their vehicle. 

Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said the arrest came Nov. 5 at 6:47 p.m., after officers pulled over a westbound vehicle on Interstate 40.

The gray Ford Mustang was stopped near mile marker 127. The vehicle was pulled over after the driver allegedly “failed to maintain” its lane and failure to signal a lane change properly. 

The Friends of the Carnegie Library hosted an open house last week to welcome people to their new space.

The new location is in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Barker.

Refreshments were served, questions were answered and a tour was given. The Friends would like to thank those who attended and invite all to their next book sale.

LAWSUITS

Bank of America N.A. vs. Jannetta Marson for $21,252.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Alleigh Campbell vs. Tamaria Horton for an amount in excess of $10,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

Gulfside Supply Inc. vs. Yellow Jacket Construction LLC for $24,080.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sonya Miller for $19,230.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

A quick scan of Jennifer Douglas’ bio as El Reno High School’s girls basketball coach would find one common word popping up on just about every line – first.

She is the first coach to guide the girls to a win in a state tournament, a 67-55 decision over Coweta in 2019, followed by the first coach to take a team to the championship game the same season.

Ashlee Houston bagged this deer near Calumet on Nov. 1.

The buck was 15 scorable points and was taken during muzzleloader season.

UNION CITY – A quick burst of points late in the second period, sparked by its defense, allowed Union City High School’s girls basketball team to stay undefeated on the young season.

The Tigers moved to 3-0 on the year with a 49-22 victory over Binger-Oney.

The win pushed Union City to 2-0 in the Washita Valley Conference standings.

Both teams struggled to score early as Binger-Oney led 5-2 before Union City got two free throws by Breanna Goad and a Kamryn Cook basket to lead 6-5. The Bobcats got a late basket to take a 7-6 lead into the second period.