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Manske working prior to taking county office
Tomas Manske described his journey in winning the Republican primary nod for County Commissioner District 1 as tough.
It hasn’t lightened up much in the following months.
Manske has had a full slate as he wraps up his current obligations in preparation to start his term in January. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Manske said he has also visited with constituents and other commissioners, gauging the needs and responsibilities of the district.
Stitt joins effort against Biden union push
OKLAHOMA CITY - A recent executive order by President Joe Biden to require Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for federal construction contracts which are $35 million or more has Gov. Kevin Stitt joining a group of other governors opposing the order.
The newly proposed rule could impact projects in Oklahoma which use federal matching funds, like highway projects.
It would require those contractors to follow labor union terms and conditions for employment during a project.
Oklahoma is a “right to work” state. Stitt said he wants to defend that.
Public Records - 11/2/2022
MUNICIPAL COURT
Dakota Quinn Piechocki, Oklahoma City, failure to comply, $145.
Dagoberto Castro-Meza, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $245.
Joseph Michael Shells III, Oklahoma City, speeding, $175.
Courtney Ryann Colbert, Norman, speeding and driving under suspension, $560.
Dylan Scott Dewhirst, El Reno, speeding, $165.
Rebecca Ann Onan, Edmond, speeding, $165.
Charley Arthur Sanders, El Reno, speeding, $175.
Hunter James West, Shawnee, speeding, $175.
Candidate forum to be shown live on social media
The El Reno Chamber of Commerce and the El Reno Tribune plan to live-stream the candidate forum that will be held at Redlands Community College.
The live-stream will be available at the Tribune Facebook page.
The forum is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at RCC.
It will come one week before the Nov. 8 General Election. The forum will feature candidates for El Reno mayor and City Council Ward 3.
The one-hour event will feature questions from a moderator as well as the audience.
Miller built career off designing the look of modern health care
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of a four-part series looking at this year’s recipients of the El Reno High School Distinguished Alumni Award. Four EHS graduates are being honored for their education and life achievements.
Darin Miller sees what can be. Then he makes it happen.
A 1987 graduate of El Reno High School, Miller, an accomplished architect and businessman, is one of four former students being honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Haunted trolley
From a black cat darting across the street to zombies roaming freely throughout downtown El Reno, riders on the Heritage Express Trolley were whisked away into an eerie and frightening adventure.
The inaugural Haunted Trolley Rides, a family-friendly event, was the blood-curdling idea of the El Reno Arts Council and organizers quickly deemed it a success.
School board to begin searching for Curtis’ Ward 2 replacement
The El Reno School Board hung out the help wanted sign last week in an effort to fill the seat being vacated by Dallas Curtis come early November. But the manner in how it will be done drew some opposition.
Curtis, who has held the Ward 2 seat for six years and is also the board’s vice president, informed fellow board members earlier this month that he was moving out of the district to family property north of El Reno.
15-year-old ER student arrested after marijuana vaping incident at school
A 15-year-old El Reno High School student found himself at the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center after he allegedly gave marijuana to a fellow student who apparently had a reaction to it.
Police reports said an officer was at the high school speaking with Principal Jerelyn Atchison on another matter when a “juvenile informed her of a medical situation and requested her presence.”
Police warn of phone scam using department’s number
The El Reno Police Department is warning the public of a scam that is using an actual phone number connected to the department.
Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said potential victims are contacted by telephone from what appears to be a legitimate telephone number associated with the El Reno Police Department, (405) 262-6941.
The caller identifies themselves as an employee of the police department and informs the victim they are wanted for an outstanding warrant.