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OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that requires sexual assault survivors receive information on trauma care sooner has been signed into law. 

The Sexual Assault Victims Right to Information Act (House Bill 2546), authored by Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-OKC, and Sen. Kay Floyd, D-OKC, expands protections to victims of sexual assault regardless of participation in a criminal investigation of their assault. The act allows for an advocate to be made available during a sexual assault examination.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said he will not seek re-election next year but plans to continue serving as treasurer until his current term ends on Jan. 9, 2023.

“It has been an honor to serve Oklahoma as state treasurer and as a state representative,” McDaniel said.

Having ran three Boston Marathons and most recently a half-marathon in Tulsa, Shannon Eichholz knows how to run long distances and do them quickly.

The El Reno native put those experiences to good use over the weekend to rally for the gold medal in the Men’s Olympic-Distance Duathlon at the 2021 Route 66 Multisport Festival.

“Running is more natural for me and just coming off a half marathon (the Golden Driller) in April, I still had good conditioning to help me,” said Eichholz.

El Reno will field a junior high team in the metal bat division of the summer baseball league and a high school varsity team in the wooden bat division.

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OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Zachara M. Bryant for $3,521.16 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Guy Cormack for $1,199.83 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. William Crye for $8,667.34 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Anthony D. Carter II for $2,203.41 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

A steady, at times heavy rain moved the traditional Memorial Day ceremony under a pavilion at the El Reno Cemetery on Monday.

And while the weather kept the turnout small, those who did attend heard some stirring comments reflecting on the freedom-saving sacrifices made by members of the U.S. military.

A professional rodeo and a new barrel racing contest will highlight the Canadian County Free Fair that will unfold in August at a brand-spanking-new venue.

The 67th Annual Canadian County Free Fair will be staged Monday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 28 at the new Canadian County Expo and Event Center.

Canadian County’s $15.2 million, multi-use fairgrounds complex nears completion on a 50-acre site at Jensen and Alfadale roads just south of Interstate 40.

From left, Charley (10 months), Trygg (3) and Barrett (2) Kline take a break from watching dad Jeff Kline coach football to eat snacks.

The boys came to work with their dad, an El Reno High School assistant football coach, to watch spring football drills.