A national online news organization is reporting Congressman Frank Lucas is pushing legislation that would forever keep Fort Reno in the possession of the federal government.
The Hill published a story recently that said “the decades-long battle over nearly 9,500 acres in Oklahoma is coming to a head in Washington, D.C.”
The 70th Annual Canadian County Free Fair had a large crowd on hand for opening night.
The Farmhand Olympics drew hundreds of students competing in fun games such as egg and water carrying, sack races, calf roping and wheelbarrow course.
The fair, which runs through Saturday, was the perfect place for a mix of food and fun on the midway.
For the first time in 16 years, voters in Canadian County’s District 2 will be represented by a county commissioner other than Mustang’s Dave Anderson.
It will be District 2 voters casting ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 27 Republican primary runoff election who will decide who that person will be.
The choice is between two Canadian County employees, Union City’s Lacey Dawson and Mustang’s Josh Davis, who were the top two vote-getters among three candidates in the June 18 GOP primary.
The Republican runoff for Oklahoma House District 60 features Mike Kelley, a former firefighter who hopes to use his experience and contacts to better the district, and Ron Lynch, a small-business owner who thinks the government could learn something from his popcorn shop.
LAWSUITS
Discover Bank vs. Micky Marsee for $4,752.55 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Discover Bank vs. Kayla Belmarez for $1,529.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Velocity Investments LLC vs. Marian McMahan for $2,765.21 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Bank of America N.A. vs. Brittany Galvan for $2,565.53 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Bank of America N.A. vs. Julius Petnyin for $2,612.44 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Vicki Proctor and Fred Koebrick have not been shy about asking for help.
The pair will routinely stand up at community gatherings such as El Reno Now and let the audience know the Canadian County Historical Museum is in need of some volunteer help.
Apparently, some people have been listening.
Recently some younger volunteers have joined the effort to, as Proctor said, “keep the museum moving forward.”
El Reno sales tax numbers took a dip, said Assistant City Manager Tim Young.
Young gave the report at last week’s August city council meeting.
El Reno’s sales tax share of $982,345 was 15 percent lower than the same period last year, Young said. He said most cities across Oklahoma as well as the nation are experiencing a downturn in sales tax collections.
On a brighter note, use tax brought in $183,056 for the same period. That was up 42 percent over the same time a year ago. The hotel/motel tax delivered $41,369 for the reporting period.
District Judges Paul Hesse and Khristan Strubhar have appointed Lory Dewey as the next special judge in Canadian County.
Judge Barbara Hatfield is retiring Aug. 31 after having served 13 years as special judge.
On Sept. 3, Dewey will assume Judge Hatfield’s responsibilities, which primarily include presiding over divorces and paternities.
Judge Hatfield also presides over small claims, traffic docket, community sentencing, and municipal and driver’s license appeals.
A Canadian County sheriff’s deputy fired this spring for sexual misconduct while on duty could face up to 10 years in prison for allegedly assaulting a female inmate.
Edmond’s David Joseph Randall, 52, was charged Aug. 8 with sexual battery in Canadian County District Court. The felony crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
LAWSUITS
Discover Bank vs. Bracen Frost for $6,334.48 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Jimmy Smith for $3,229.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Josiah Johnson for $6,552.37 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Darla Thompson for $998.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. D’Ann Hartpence for $3,747.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
