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The Yukon City Council, by a 3-2 vote, fired City Manager Tammy Kretchmar.

After a three-minute executive session, Vice Mayor Jeff Wootton made a motion to terminate Kretchmar’s employment contract immediately “without cause.”

That motion was seconded by new Yukon Mayor Brian Pillmore, who was sworn in earlier in the day as the new Ward 3 council member.

Yukon residents then addressed the council in support of Kretchmar, with several warning they may face possible recall petitions if they fired her.

El Reno Kiwanis Club awarded two $500 scholarships. This year’s recipients are Cooper Park, who will be attending Oklahoma City University, and Jewell Graham, who will be attending the University of Oklahoma.

The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual law enforcement memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.

The memorial service will be conducted on the east side of the sheriff’s office near the courthouse entrance, where the memorial stone is located.

The deputies and their families being remembered are Deputy Sam Farris, 1894; Sgt. Gary Garrison, 2014; Lt. Shirley Lanning, 2020; and Deputy Justin Baxter, 2022.

Members of the Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Club met recently for their May meeting at a local restaurant, with Natalia Valenzuela, Ann Ricketts, Delpha Miklautsch, Janan Fletcher, Vicki Duncan and Bernita Davis attending.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read, with Fletcher giving the treasurer’s report.

Davis presented the lesson on “How Does Your Stomach Affect Nutrition and Mental Health?” Members were given information on how deficiencies of vitamins and nutrients can affect physical and mental health.

In recognition of their dedication, expertise and commitment to excellence, several members of the Redlands Community College faculty and staff have been honored as Outstanding Faculty and Staff by their colleagues.

“We are fortunate to have exceptional faculty and staff, and I’m thrilled to recognize outstanding individuals each semester,” said Redlands President Jena Marr.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine opened the meeting, while Jan Maddox read a devotion titled “Anxiety.”

Maxine Little read minutes of the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

Little presented the leader lesson on “Nutrition and Mental Health.”

It was noted that Stine, Maddox and Janice Taylor attended Spring Fling in Mustang.

Charleece McBee was remembered during the memorial part of the meeting.

Okarche High School May Students of the Month are Easton Roby and Chloe Rother.

The Okarche May Lion and Lioness honorees are Gunnar Smith and Allison Gangl.

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, June 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.