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Help with mental health issues will be available 24/7 to Canadian County sheriff’s deputies.

Commissioners, at their meeting July 29, approved an agreement between BFAC, LLC and the sheriff’s office to tailor a mobile app for deputies to use “for mental health purposes.”

The Norman technology company creates applications that are downloaded by mobile device users.

“They are going to personalize one for our sheriff’s office,” Undersheriff Kevin Ward said.

The Red Dirt Golf Scramble was held at Crimson Creek Golf Course last month.

The event honored the Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow being held this weekend.

El Reno High School Principal Tim Pounds accepts a plaque from Preservation El Reno’s Mary Hunt at the July El Reno School Board meeting.

The plaque honored the efforts of the high school and district staff to preserve EHS’ main high school building, which is over 100 years old.

For years, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has collected Oklahomans’ personal medical information via patient-discharge data.

An agency spokesperson has acknowledged that practice has been in place for years.

But when an open records request asked if the Oklahoma State Department of Health sells that data to third parties, the agency’s tune changed.

The agency’s open records division now claims there is no patient data being collected.

During extreme summer heat, a properly operating vehicle air conditioning system can be more than just a pleasant convenience.

Maintaining a comfortable driving environment reduces fatigue, which can play an important part in driver alertness and vehicle safety.

Another pro-life American has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of violating a federal crime that for years went largely ignored by authorities. 

Bevelyn Beatty Williams, a 33-year-old mother of a 2-year-old daughter, received a 41-month sentence for taking part in a protest outside an abortion clinic. Williams was charged with violating the FACE Act, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Williams faces an additional charge of violating the FACE Act through force, which carries up to 10 years.

LAWSUITS

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Gabrielle Davis for $3,996.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

American Express National Bank vs. Irvin Solis for $9,216.11 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Tameka Redic for $8,652.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Derek Winborne for $1,087.02 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

A Canadian County man faces the death penalty or life in prison for allegedly shooting to death another local man during a street fight in a neighborhood between Yukon and Piedmont.

Ramari Zaishawn Boone-Haye, 21, was charged July 23 in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder (deliberate intent) and two counts of feloniously pointing a firearm.

Oklahoma City police arrested Boone-Haye on July 14 after officers responded to a shooting report near N.W. 96th and North Mustang Road north of Yukon.

Canadian County lawmen arrested Dusty Treadaway Jr., 43, from Fort Cobb, during an undercover operation to purchase firearms. 

The undercover operation took place at a retail store in Yukon. Sheriff’s investigators used an undercover social media account and learned Treadaway was attempting to sell firearms on social media.

Since Treadaway is a convicted felon, he cannot be in possession of firearms or sell them.

El Reno VFW Post 382 will host a shrimp boil Aug. 9 as a fundraiser for the organization. 

Nancy Salsman with the VFW said the event will feature Canadian County Commissioner Tom Manske serving as auctioneer. 

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the auction set for 7:45. Advance tickets are $25 and $35 at the door. 

The VFW lost its liquor and sales tax licenses, reportedly after failing to pay back taxes. The organization has been hosting fundraisers to help get the licenses restored.