The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of Derek Don Posey, a man convicted in 2019 for the rape and murder of a young woman, and the murder of her 5-year-old son in the fire he set to cover the crime scene.
Posey was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Amy Gibbins, 22, and her son, Bryor, 5. The young mother and her son were killed inside their home in Calumet.
El Reno Chamber of Commerce Director Karen Nance presented a collage of articles from the El Reno Tribune about the El Reno High School Lady Indians state basketball championship team to EHS coaches and Superintendent Matt Goucher.
The team gathered outside Swadley’s Restaurant where they were also honored for their perfect 28-0 season.
The Canadian County Health Department will host a Pool School Class for community members interested in pool safety and maintenance from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at Mustang Parks and Recreation, 1201 N. Mustang Road.
This class provides essential insights into maintaining pool safety standards and ensuring the well-being of pool users and the community. Attendees will learn from industry experts and gain valuable knowledge to elevate their pool safety practices.
As has often been the case in recent sessions of the Oklahoma Legislature, a primary area of difference in House and Senate budget negotiations involves common education funding.
To that end, the two chambers are around $115 million apart on crafting the State Department of Education budget for Fiscal Year 2025, but both proposals are relatively flat compared to last year’s historic increase.
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma House committee last week advanced legislation that would create a rebate program for companies that refine, manufacture or process hydrogen in small municipalities.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce praised the progress on the Convergence development project in Oklahoma City.
The project is described as “an innovative office and research complex located in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Innovation District.”
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Professional Finance Company Inc. vs. Deann Hartman for $1,113 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Professional Finance Company Inc. vs. Jennifer Milton for $1,321.94 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Professional Finance Company Inc. vs. Theresa Randle for $681.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Bobby Conn for $2,500 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Keeping up the pressure on Guthrie for third place, El Reno High School’s baseball team swept two games from U.S Grant last week at the Hub Reed Complex.
El Reno defeated the Generals 21-0 in the first game after scoring 12 runs in the bottom of the second inning with one out.
The Indians backed that up with a 15-1 win in game two, scoring 15 unanswered runs.
