The leader of a program that helps Canadian County’s most vulnerable youths expressed gratitude to county officials for their enduring support.
Canadian County commissioners unanimously approved an annual contract that provides $25,000 to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for fiscal year 2025.
One of 19 local CASA programs in Oklahoma, Canadian County CASA serves abused and neglected youths in the foster care system.
Canadian County commissioners dedicated more than $11.4 million in federal COVID stimulus funds toward development of a new county courthouse campus.
Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding and dedication of funds to Canadian County’s Public Facilities Authority for construction of the four-story courthouse at 200 N. Choctaw.
The total amount dedicated includes $10 million in “lost revenue” that was part of the $28.8 million awarded in 2021 to Canadian County as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
LAWSUITS
Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Jeffery Bolf for $7,347.93 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jeffrey Brocaw for $964.80 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One N.A. vs. Markie Stout for $4,952.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One N.A. vs. Melissa Oakes for $3,188.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
In the mood for some garden fresh tomatoes? How about some salsa made with farm fresh ingredients? Or maybe a big, chewy chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven?
If any of these grab your attention, head to Ross Seed, 100 S. Choctaw, for the annual Farmers Market. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturday. Ross provides space for free inside its greenhouse for the various individuals, organizations or home-grown businesses that want to offer their fresh vegetables or creations.
Ezell’s Refrigeration has been keeping the El Reno area comfortable for decades. The family-owned and operated business celebrated its 60th anniversary in June.
Terry Ezell’s late father, Wayne Ezell, founded the business in 1964. Along the way the Ezell family has continued to offer professional service, backed up by the well-known Carrier brand.
A crew from Environmental Works Inc. pulled old gasoline tanks at 300 S. Rock Island this week.
City Manager Matt Sandidge said the city received a $90,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, administered though the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, for the work.
The city purchased the long-vacant building several months ago.
Sandidge said the tanks had to be pulled before any type of development could be pursued at the site.
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated electric fans to El Reno area seniors and families with low income to help residents stay safe and cool during the hot summer months.
In early June, OG&E volunteers handed out 50 fans in El Reno to those who may be at higher risk for heat-related injury and illness. OG&E partnered with Blessing Baskets, a local nonprofit organization that serves vulnerable populations.
Lacey Dawson fell just one vote short in the June 18 Republican primary of winning the District 2 Canadian County Commissioner seat, forcing a runoff with the second-place finisher.
Union City’s Dawson earned 49.9 percent of the 3,861 votes cast across 19 precincts in a three-person District 2 primary battle.
Mustang’s Josh Davis garnered 44.4 percent for second place, with Oklahoma City’s Laramie Bryant finishing a distant third at 5.57 percent.
Oklahoma City continues to grow further west into Canadian County.
The Oklahoma City Council voted 6-3 to approve an ordinance “extending the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City.”
An industrial mega-site development is proposed on a 1,250-acre property west of Gregory Road and south of N.W. 10th Street just west of C.E. Page Municipal Airport.
The specific use has not been determined or revealed for the large site, which is south of Interstate 40 between Yukon and El Reno.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is alerting vulnerable households of a fake Facebook page pretending to be OHFA. Information on the fraudulent Facebook page includes a flier announcing the opening of a wait list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).
The scam encourages residents to provide their personal information through a fraudulent link or to visit the OHFA office in person.
