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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.

LAWSUITSDiscover 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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

LAWSUITSDiscover 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...

El Reno police officers bagged groceries to raise money for the Special Olympics at United Supermarket a week ago.Officer Troy George organized the event and had officers participating in the Bagging With Badges program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Along with the El Reno Police Department, other police...

A new roof has been installed on the historic Darlington Jail that’s located on the grounds of the Canadian County Historical Museum, 300 S. Grand. Museum director Vicki Proctor said materials for the job were donated by Malarkey Roofing.

Imagine being an artist. Maybe a starving artist. But then along comes an entity that sees value in your creativity.So much so, you can borrow money against the appraised value of your art. And the entity may even help you sell the art to pay off the loan. Sound incredible?