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HOBART – The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against enemy forces.

The Purple Heart is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war. Aug. 7 commemorates Purple Heart Day, honoring the nearly 2 million Purple Heart recipients for their sacrifice and dedication to love of country.

Devon Energy donated to 17 organizations in western Oklahoma, including several in Canadian County, as part of its commitment to supporting emergency responders in the company’s operating areas.

“Emergency responders put the community’s needs first on a daily basis, and they must have the proper tools to do their jobs well,” said Lee Courange, Devon superintendent.

“We’re honored to support the people who protect and serve, especially during tough economic times.”

El Reno Tribune photographer Glen Miller captured this photo of Pete the Pelican looking at the rising sun from famed Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. In the background you can see Pete's other winged friends taking in the view from poles sticking out of the Gulf of Mexico. Miller captured the photo while on his morning run.

City of El Reno worker John Cochran sprays blue-colored weed killer around a drainage opening outside the Denny-Crump Rodeo Arena last week.

High weeds and grass have been keeping the parks department busy this summer.

Traffic along southbound Rock Island Avenue was backed up briefly last week as construction crews sprayed water over the newly installed sod along the embankments leading up to the overpass which is under construction.

A virtual open house is under way to assist the Oklahoma Department of Public Transportation in updating the State Rail Plan.

Input from the public is needed to help develop the state’s long-term planning for freight and passenger rail.

The State Rail Plan is updated every four years to establish policy, priorities and implementation strategies for rail in the state.

This planning document keeps inventory of all rail lines, analyzes rail service goals and contributions to the economy, and helps develop potential rail infrastructure projects. 

With the ceremonial signing of SB 608 creating the “Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021” last week, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared Aug. 3 as “Film Day” in Oklahoma. 

“I am optimistic that the success of our thriving film and music industries will continue to flourish through this incentive program,” said Gov. Stitt.

Jennifer Sorrels of Calumet and Michael Cosgrove of Broken Arrow announce their plans to marry in an intimate ceremony on Sept. 18.

Sorrels is the daughter of Mark and Sherry Sorrels of Calumet. A 2007 graduate of Calumet Public Schools, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Community and Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013.

She is currently employed with Gemini Industries in the accounting department.