El Reno got its first taste of winter weather last week with several inches of snow.
Temperatures were back near 50 degrees a day after the snow fell, which led to widespread melting.
More winter weather is forecasted for early next week.
A new group of young ambassadors is getting ready for this spring’s Canadian County Youth Livestock Show.
The Canadian County Herdsmanship Youth Advisory Board is comprised of student leaders from the county’s FFA chapters and 4-H clubs.
“This is the first one … the pilot group,” said adviser Alexis Graham, a Canadian County 4-H extension educator.
“They’re blazing a frontier. They’re the ones getting it all started.
Russell-Murray Hospice held its first-ever Caring for Generations Gala. The event was held at the Palace Event Center and served as a fundraiser to assist patients in Russell-Murray care.
The not-for-profit was founded in El Reno and has expanded to include other areas of central Oklahoma. Co-founder Vicki Myers was honored withthe Legacy Award.
Candidates interested in filing for offices in the City of Piedmont, Town of Calumet, Town of Okarche and Town of Union City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6.
Allen Arnold, secretary of the Canadian County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the county election board no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, when the filing period ends.
Calling all serious karaoke singers.
Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton will host a karaoke contest at the Sugar Creek Event Center, with more than $5,000 in cash prizes to be handed out.
The event will have contestants performing on the 2,000-square-foot stage, complete with lights and concert quality sound.
OKLAHOMA CITY — In 2021, Oklahoma’s tourism industry showed an impressive rebound, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
New research commissioned by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department shows the industry generated a record-breaking $10.1 billion in direct visitor spending, increasing industry employment by 4.6 percent and exceeding 2019 visitor spending by 3.2 percent
Reporters, lawmakers and legislative observers have spent plenty of time reading in recent years.
More than 3,000 bills and joint resolutions were filed in the House and Senate leading up to the Jan. 26 filing deadline.
While we now have a better sense of what lawmakers wish to accomplish, the picture still isn’t entirely clear. Appropriations bills and resolutions may be filed throughout the session, which begins Monday, Feb. 6 and runs through late May.
The Oklahoma Municipal League in partnership with the Fort Sill Apache Tribe and the city of Lawton hosted the first in a series of meetings called Sovereignty and Cities, United Strength.
OML and the municipalities they represent are interested in forming stronger relationships with the Tribal Nations in their areas.
The meeting was held Jan. 23.
“We are committed to creating meaningful partnerships with the Tribal Nations,” said Mike Fina, Executive Director of OML.
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has launched the Center for the Future of Work.
The world of work is changing rapidly and the Center for the Future of Work is committed to collaborating with individuals, businesses and communities to help develop human potential and structure organizations to compliment and capitalize on technological innovations.
“We are very excited to announce the formation of the Center for the Future of Work,” said Dr. Ken Eastman, dean of Spears Business.
LAWSUITS
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company vs. Pathfinder HDD LLC for $14,753.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Guild Mortgage Company LLC vs. Heather Renee Walton n/k/a Heather Renee Bradley for $74,535.28 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 6, Block 2, Jerome Addition, El Reno.
