OKLAHOMA CITY – The Landowners Bill of Rights, or HB 3159, was signed into law.
The bill gives landowners the right of first refusal if the land is ever sold by the state or anyone who received the land through the use of eminent domain authority.
Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, were the bill’s House authors.
“This bill is a big win for the people of east Norman,” Menz said.
The clock is ticking for a signature collection effort to put State Question 832 on the ballot and ask Oklahomans to raise the minimum wage for the first time since 2008. Organizers have 90 days to collect the necessary signatures after the state Supreme Court gave the petition a green light.
LAWSUITS
Todd Millard and Dawn Millard vs. Home Depot USA Inc. and Daryl Flood Logistics Inc. for an amount in excess of $75,000 for alleged compensatory and punitive damages.
Sam Alzubi vs. Lindsay Maidt for $15,920 for alleged actual damages.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Michael Adkins, Deceased, for $142,226.36 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 3, Block 6, East Pointe Addition Section 2, Mustang.
WASHINGTON – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are looking to Congress to gain ownership of land lost centuries ago in order to build a living history/amusement park at Fort Reno.
“I think that the proposed park would really support not only the tribes in an impactful way, but it would help the city and the community,” said Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana.
The 73rd Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest kicked off on Tuesday with hundreds of teens from across the nation examining the soil at Lake El Reno.
The contestants, representing some 36 states, converged on Lake El Reno for the first of two days of practice.
For the second consecutive year, the Canadian County Expo Center served as host site for the event.
No one was hurt, but the boom got the attention of people in El Reno.
Wednesday morning just before 10:30, a loud explosion rang through the community. The boom was so loud it was heard downtown as well as south of I-40.
Fire Chief Jason Duff said the blast was at an oil tank battery site. The area was just south of Jensen Road and west of South Country Club Road.
Duff said the blast was caused by too much pressure in a “separator” on the tank battery. Emergency crews responded to the boom, but fortunately, Duff said, no one was injured.
More than $81,000 was raised at the third annual Community Night Gala to support Canadian County’s Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The event was held at the Canadian County Expo Center.
The funding Canadian County CASA received will be used to support and advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system.
Dana Lutz, executive director of CASA, thanked the gala audience for their generosity.
“This is so much more than we could have hoped for,” she said, after the check unveiling.
“This is such a huge honor.”
LAWSUITS
MTGLQ Investors L.P. vs. Zachary Wood for $251,353.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 1, Block 22, Somers Pointe Phase VII Addition, Oklahoma City.
Spirit Bank vs. Royse Construction LLC for $87,078.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Amy Juarez vs. Olivia Celsor for an amount in excess of $75,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.
The pungent smell of fried onions tingles one’s nostrils entering Robert’s Grill, Johnnie’s Hamburgers & Coneys and Sid’s Diner in El Reno. The proprietors of the three hamburger stands, serving them since 1928, 1946 and 1990, respectively, know they’re selling a unique, in-demand product.
Each restaurant is family-owned and operated, with their reputation and livelihood on the line every day. It’s demanding work. Each owner started in the burger business by age 16 (some age 12) and they work long hours. Yet, they like serving customers who clamor for onion burgers.
The 73rd Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest will attract students from across the nation to El Reno.
The contest runs from April 30 through May 2.
The Canadian County Expo and Event Center will serve as host site for the second consecutive year.
Students, coaches and sponsors will travel from 34 states to Oklahoma for the prestigious event.
