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Yukon man charged with child porn

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A Yukon man has been accused of possessing/procuring juvenile pornography after an investigation by the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Andrew Lusk, 55, was charged with the felony crime May 13 in Canadian County District Court. If convicted, he faces not more than 20 years in prison and/or a maximum $25,000 fine.

Assistant District Attorney Austin T. Murrey alleges Lusk violated state law “by willfully possessing multiple articles of child pornography in digital image format.”

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County players earn accolades from baseball coaches

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Tyler Tignor admits he’s been fortunate to have three players selected for the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association’s All-State Team, but his last just may be the most special of his career at Calumet High School.

Outfielder Jaxon Olive was one of 10 Canadian County players named to one of the seven OBCA West All-Star by Class squads, which is a prerequisite to being considered for All-State honors.

However, among those 10, only Olive, Mustang’s Kyle Mantooth and Piedmont’s Cole Riggs were elevated to All-State status.

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Public Records - 6/1/2022

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DIVORCES GRANTED

Jordyn Jentri Hicks vs. Kiera Georgia Morgan.

Araceli Guadalupe Silva vs. Gabriel Silva.

Brandy Danielle Harris vs. Ronnie Daniel Harris.

John Kelly vs. Ashley Kelly.

Karsyn D. Tucker vs. William P. Tucker.

Paul David Skillern vs. Judith Ellen Skillern.

Tracey L. Anderson vs. Jeffrey B. Anderson.

Lynn Marie Martin-Cogott vs. David Thomas Cogott Jr.

Eric Dale Ranney vs. Audrey Mae Ranney.

Stephanie M. Dunaway vs. Loren C. Dunaway II.

Christina Nehrt vs. Adam J. Nehrt.

A Small Town Weekend expanding its reach

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The 24th A Small Town Weekend will feature classic cars cruising historic Route 66 as well as golfers swinging away at Crimson Creek.

There will also be cornholers tossing their bags at the Denny-Crump Rodeo Arena. And if that’s not enough entertainment, “Ricky Bobby” and the movie Talladega Nights will hit the big screen at the Centre Theatre before kids go fast, racing their Hot Wheels, some probably dreaming of the day they can burn rubber on Sunset like the big kids.

Buckle up, El Reno.

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A cheap ticket to burn rubber

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Drivers having that urge to lay down some rubber on city streets often do so hoping to avoid the watchful eye of the El Reno Police Department for reckless driving or improper start tickets and the hundreds of dollars in fines each carry.

However, ERPD Lt. Brian Hickman has a little advice to those lead-footed drivers – come to the 24th El Reno Fraternal Order of Police Route 66 Burnout.

“It’s the cheapest way to legally burn-out without getting in trouble,” said Hickman.

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Small wheels carry big racing hopes

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Tires will be spinning as cars race side by side to the screams of both youth and adults alike.

No, it's not a NASCAR event coming to El Reno's A Small Town Weekend but rather the annual and highly competitive Hot Wheels races.

“We like doing this every year. I took it over from Tom Curtis and I've been heading it up for several years now. We have a lot of kids come out and they really enjoy it,” said El Reno Fire Department Sgt. David Baker.

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Tossing bags is back

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Trying to find out the exact origins of the vastly popular cornhole game is just about as hard as throwing a small bag filled with, you guessed it, whole kernel corn, into a small round hole.

According to cornholeworldwide.com, the game has become one of the most popular outdoor games in the United States.

Be it family gatherings, tailgating at sporting events, company barbecues or a night out on the town at the local tavern, the game’s two main components are popping up everywhere – a board and bag.

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Route 66 Triathlons

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While not an official part of A Small Town Weekend, the Route 66 Triathlons are scheduled to take place Saturday, June 4 at Lake El Reno, according to City Manager Matt Sandidge.

 

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