Note: This is the third article in an effort to look behind the scenes of how Canadian County law enforcement and other entities work to find and stop online predators of children.
Given the attention by law enforcement and advocacy groups toward the national epidemic of online sexual abuse of minors, a sane person would expect to see a drop in the number of reported cases.
Unfortunately, that’s not been the case.
Canadian County residents can look forward to celebrating the accomplishments and leadership of both 4-H and FFA youth, as well as the community, at the 69th Annual Canadian County Free Fair.
The annual event will take place Aug. 23-26, housed at the Canadian County Expo and Events Center, 3001 Jensen Road East, just outside El Reno.
The theme of “Under the Big Top” references the new building and the many events that are being planned on the grounds.
With free gate admission and parking, this year’s fair promises to bring family-oriented fun to the county.
An organization that helps women, men and children escape from domestic violence situations is the latest nonprofit to receive support from The Power of 100 Canadian County.
Last week, Power of 100 representatives presented the Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network, better known as ICAN, with a check for more than $17,000. The donation was made outside the ICAN headquarters in El Reno.
Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program will hold its 10th Anniversary Gala Friday night (Aug. 18) at The Palace Event Center, located at 2310 N. Banner Road.
The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and tickets are $75 each.
There will be a dinner, silent and live auctions, cash bar, music and testimonials from the special needs riders inside the program.
Some of the auction items include tickets to what could be the final bedlam series football game between Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.
A first-year Canadian County elected official is pleased with a new open-air garage constructed at her district yard.
District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider welcomed the El Reno Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14 at the recently completed 70-foot by 225-foot heavy equipment building.
Robinson Bros. Construction of El Reno completed the $273,000 structure behind the District 3 shop at 1205 N. Calumet Road. Work began in February.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division recently purchased a new microfilm conversion scanner that will work twice as fast as the old scanner and allow more items to be digitized in a shorter amount of time.
The scanner’s primary use is to digitize the OHS microfilm collection, particularly the newspapers. The scanner will create digital files of each newspaper page.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, will host an interim study on finding ways to better assist domestic violence victims and to address the generational impact of such abuse.
“As a former police officer, I unfortunately encountered many victims of this nature, and I’ve long wanted to find better ways to help them,” Ford said.
As more consumers seek locally-sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.
The market for direct-to-consumer beef has grown substantially during the past decade, sustaining the need for processing facilities. COVID-19 fueled even more business for processors, and Oklahoma’s regulatory agency took notice.
