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A man who had been on the Canadian County sheriff’s most wanted list was arrested Tuesday in Yukon by an officer who recognized him.

Reports said Ryan Allen Oliver, 35, was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply on 2015 felony charges of assault and battery on a police officer.

He was convicted in Canadian County on a charge of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor.

About 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, a Yukon police officer spotted Oliver near Holly Avenue and West Vandament Avenue.

Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host four virtual information sessions to both raise awareness and recruit volunteer advocates.

Held via Zoom on the first and third Mondays of May and June, prospective volunteers are invited to join a video call to learn more about CASA and the role of a volunteer advocate.

Virtual info sessions are scheduled for the following dates and times:

May 3 – 5 p.m.
May 17 – 8 a.m.
June 7 – 2 p.m.
June 21 – 10 a.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt this week signed a bill that will stop abortions from being performed once an unborn child is determined to have a detectable heartbeat.

House Bill 2441 by Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, would allow for abortion only if a medical emergency exists that threatens the life of the mother.

“All life is precious and deserves to be safeguarded,” Russ said.

“This law will decrease the number of abortions performed in our state and protect the lives of innocent unborn babies. I’m thankful to all who helped accomplish this.”

Freezing temperatures that hit much of Oklahoma in mid-April may have wheat growers racing out to their fields to check on potential damage to their crop, but time is on the side of agricultural producers in this instance.

“The extent of the damage likely will not be identifiable until a week or so following such an extreme weather event,” said Amanda de Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension small grains specialist.

United Way of Canadian County met its 2020 fundraising goal, it was announced during a virtual Campaign Celebration event April 19.

The campaign raised $193,316 to be invested on behalf of donors to help meet the community’s health and human service needs.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt last week signed into law a bill that will allow for a victim-led restorative justice pilot program to be established in the state.

The purpose of House Bill 1880, by House Majority Caucus Whip Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is to divert non-violent offenders from traditional prosecution and incarcerations models.

Lamplighters Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local church fellowship center.

This was the group’s first meeting since October. Everyone wore masks and followed CDC guidelines.

Joan Herr called the meeting to order and offered prayer. Janice Taylor led the flag salute and presented devotionals titled “Be Ready For Jesus.” Louise Wallace read minutes from the last meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

Members chose what leader lessons they would lead.

The Okarche High School Speech Team will present its production of “Kindertransport” on Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Black Box Theatre.

The one-act drama will be Okarche’s entry in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s one-act play contest.

The story centers around Evelyn, a woman who as a child was sent to England by her Jewish family so that she would be safe from the horrors of war. Raised by an English family and now a mother herself, Evelyn must face her past when her daughter discovers her secret.