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Gusting winds played havoc with pitching on both offense and defense last week for Calumet High School’s slow-pitch softball team as the Chieftains split games with Geary and Sentinel.

Calumet defeated the Bison 18-10 with 18 of the combined 28 runs being scored in the first inning, which took over 52 minutes to complete. There were just three base hits in the frame between the two schools but more than a dozen walks due to the wind.

The Chieftains were shut out a day later by Sentinel 8-0, to drop their season record to 2-4.

Bragging rights in the Canadian River baseball rivalry between Union City and Minco will stay on the north banks for another season following the Tigers 12-3 win.

In their only scheduled spring meeting, Class A’s 15th-ranked Tigers used a 10-hit attack to extend their current win streak to three games. Union City moved up two spots in the latest poll and takes a 7-1 record into its own Wooden Bat Tourney.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave the stamp of approval to legislation to legalize sports betting and potentially bring in over $9 million a year to the state budget.

Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, filed House Bill 1027, which adds in-person and mobile sports betting as a supplement to the state-tribal model gaming compact. The state would receive a percentage of gaming revenue.

“Right now, Oklahoma is missing out on a huge financial opportunity for both our state and our tribes,” Luttrell said.

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Arcadia: March 20.
Elevation is 1 ft. above normal, water temperature 49°F and murky. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around docks. White bass fair on crankbaits around points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around points and rocks.

Organizers are making plans for the 2023 National Cavalry Competition and USCA Annual Bivouac to be hosted again at Fort Reno and they’re also preparing for a special tribute to America's military veterans.

The Sept. 27-30 event will feature a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall.

The 400-foot-long wall that stands 8 feet high will be on display throughout the event.

On behalf of several large manufacturers, Canadian County is seeking a $1.2 million property tax reimbursement from the state of Oklahoma.

County commissioners approved making the claim for 2022 through the state’s five-year exempt manufacturing program.

The program was created to stimulate business growth “with a direct focus on manufacturing-type jobs in industries that would create long-term employment,” said County Assessor Matt Wehmuller.

The El Reno Senior Citizens Center, 401 S. Grand, will close temporarily and the longtime coordinator of the program has decided to retire.

Information from the city of El Reno said the Senior Center will close this week and Jill York, who has served as coordinator for the program, is retiring.

The city plans some renovations to the building and is making new arrangements for lunch to be provided to those who frequent the Senior Citizens Center.

“We wish Jill the best and thank her for her time with the city,” said City Manager Matt Sandidge.

A trial date has been set for a former Canadian County emergency manager accused of embezzling county funds and equipment.

A jury trial for Troy Steven Mead, 49, is due to start June 5 before Canadian County District Judge Paul Hesse.

Mead was charged in April 2020 with embezzlement of state property, a felony punishable by one to 20 years in state prison and a maximum $500 fine.