The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released a graphic video of a state trooper who was injured Jan. 18 during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Canadian County.
The 36-second dash camera video shows Trooper Jesse Gregory as he approaches the passenger side of a white sport utility vehicle that he had pulled over for a traffic violation along I-40 at Cimarron Road.
Friday, Feb. 9 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5 Presidential Preferential Primary and Canadian County Question Election, Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said.
Arnold said that persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 17 1/2 years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote.
It’s not another gala.
It’s not a ball.
It’s the first-ever Shamrock Shindig and it will be held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on Thursday, March 14.
LAWSUITS
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jennifer Lamontagne for $2,081.90 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Maria Guest for $1,236.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Matthew Cannon for $825.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Julia Gonzalez for $1,509.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno public education was on full display at last week’s El Reno Now gathering.
The quarterly event is a partnership between the city of El Reno and El Reno Public Schools. It featured a brief update from City Manager Matt Sandidge, but the morning belonged to the local education system.
Superintendent Matt Goucher introduced the site Teachers of the Year as well as the District Teacher of the Year.
He said the school district could not accomplish what it does without the support of the community. “El Reno just gives and gives and gives,” Goucher said.
The city of El Reno wants to hear from you.
That’s what City Manager Matt Sandidge said last week at the El Reno Now breakfast gathering. The city and El Reno Public Schools partner for the quarterly event.
Sandidge said the city is conducting a survey to hear what residents want from their municipal government and how services might be improved.
Sandidge said the survey is intended to gauge the “community pulse.” It is open from now until March 1.
“We want to hear from you about the services we provide,” Sandidge said.
Canadian County District Court Clerk Marie Hirst will not seek re-election after some 28 years in public service. Now in her 16th year as Canadian County’s elected court clerk, Hirst said last week she will not seek re-election to a fifth, four-year term.
“It’s been a complete honor to have been elected for four terms, and that the voters had that much faith and trust in my knowledge and experience to do the job,” Hirst said.
“It’s been a great ride for the most part.”
Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, filed legislation that would require an organization such as the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) to accept cash for admittance to sporting events or any other activity where payment is required.
Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation to give people more time to come up with rent money or find a new place to live before eviction can take place.
Senate Bill 1575 would extend the window for setting an eviction trial to 10 business days and extend the timeline for notice of a trial to a week.
LAWSUITS
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Durell Carter for $1,183.76 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Jeri Meyer for $935.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Brandi Marquez for $892.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One N.A. vs. Branda Wilson for $2,522.21 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
