News

Cardinal Point, Canadian County’s family justice center, has announced the appointment of Karla Docter as its new chief executive officer effective Nov. 1.

Docter brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge to Cardinal Point. She has over 27 years of combined personal and professional experience relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, and an unshakable passion to help others on their journey toward hope and healing.

El Reno police arrested a man and woman after allegedly finding more than a half pound of methamphetamine in their vehicle. 

Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said the arrest came Nov. 5 at 6:47 p.m., after officers pulled over a westbound vehicle on Interstate 40.

The gray Ford Mustang was stopped near mile marker 127. The vehicle was pulled over after the driver allegedly “failed to maintain” its lane and failure to signal a lane change properly. 

The Friends of the Carnegie Library hosted an open house last week to welcome people to their new space.

The new location is in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Barker.

Refreshments were served, questions were answered and a tour was given. The Friends would like to thank those who attended and invite all to their next book sale.

LAWSUITS

Bank of America N.A. vs. Jannetta Marson for $21,252.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Alleigh Campbell vs. Tamaria Horton for an amount in excess of $10,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

Gulfside Supply Inc. vs. Yellow Jacket Construction LLC for $24,080.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sonya Miller for $19,230.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Veterans and active members of the United States Armed Forces in El Reno and across Canadian County were honored last week with two separate but longstanding events.

The 13th Annual Canadian County Veterans Parade was held in downtown El Reno the day before the federal holiday, which has been observed since 1938.

The city of El Reno will pay $130,000 to the owners of the property at 200 S. Choctaw, the final piece needed in order to build what would be known as the “Mobility Hub.”

After returning from closed session, city council members agreed to pay the $130,000 sum to Dwight and Diane Kennedy. The decision came after a three-member appraisal team, appointed by the District Court, came back with the property valuation, said City Manager Matt Sandidge.

This will mark the 26th year for Blessing Baskets to orchestrate the Community Christmas Assistance Mission in western Canadian County. 

Blessing Baskets is currently enrolling clients for Christmas assistance. Those applying for Christmas assistance can go to Canadian County Community Action Agency, 203 N. Bickford, or call the Blessing Baskets office at 405-215-9224 to make an appointment to enroll. 

The Traveling Relics Exhibit scheduled earlier this month at Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been rescheduled for Nov. 19. 

The exhibit was postponed after severe weather was forecast for the area. 

Holly Eaton with Sacred Heart School said the exhibit includes relics from numerous Catholic saints.

The exhibit will be on display inside the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is free and open to the public. 

County commissioners authorized officially starting the process to sell the old fairgrounds property.

Commissioners accepted a final appraisal totaling $1.84 million for the former fairgrounds at 220 N. Country Club Road.

NPVal Real Estate Valuation & Consulting conducted a valuation of a property that comprises six industrial/commercial buildings, constructed in 1955, totaling 56,480 square feet.

Five separate parcels have been identified on the property.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has been nominated by his peers to serve as the next President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate.

The Senate Republican Caucus announced his selection Tuesday, placing Pro Tem Designee Paxton in line to assume the leadership role for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.