A golf tournament organized by SPM Oil and Gas resulted in a donation to the C.A.R.T. House (Child Welfare Citizens Advisory Board of Canadian County).
The check was presented by Diane Martin and Doug Croop from SPM to the C.A.R.T. House staff and board members.
Some $5,600 was raised to support forensic interviews and advocacy for the children seen at the center.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa, led an interim study last week reviewing an outcomes-based funding model for community colleges, drawing inspiration from Texas’ recent transformative initiative.
The Texas model, explained by Kelle Kieschnick from Texas Commit Partnership, emphasizes funding allocation based on student achievements such as graduation and certificate completion, a departure from the traditional enrollment-based approach.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s lieutenant governor hopes a blockbuster movie filmed in Oklahoma will reignite a legislative conversation about increasing the cap on the state’s film incentive.
Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell hopes when lawmakers watch Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” in theaters, they think about the economic impact that production and others have had in the state.
Oklahoma well owners are on their way to healthier drinking water this fall thanks to the Oklahoma Well Owner Network.
LAWSUITS
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Tabitha Williams for $8,960.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Betty Adams for $8,502.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Safe Haven Security Services LLC vs. Lorena Balderrama for $1,083.89 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Discover Bank vs. Rylee Rankin for $2,505.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno High School senior Malachi Nicholson (3) was honored before last week’s game with Ardmore for his record-setting night in the September win over Noble.
Nicholson set a new school and Class 5A record for single-game rushing yards (516), which is also being considered for a state record.
He also set a school record for single-game touchdowns (8) which places him in a top 20 tie nationally.
Nicholson leaps in the air as he pats quarterback Elijah Fisher (6) on the head before the team enters the field. EHS defeated Ardmore 35-10.
The first-ever Horseback Heroes Gala raised some $155,000 for the Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program. Held at the Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City, the evening attracted 130 people and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Yukon-based nonprofit that helps children with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding.
Established in 2013, SSTRP is named after “Miss Savannah,” the daughter of Athena and Jerry Captain.
Organizers said Savannah Station has been “changing the lives of young people with special needs since its barn doors opened.”
Four members of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office were recognized during the Oklahoma Sheriffs Association annual awards banquet held recently in Midwest City.
Dispatch Lt. Cindy White and Sgt. Maurice James both received Meritorious Service Awards, while Sgt. David Cates was recognized by the Sheriffs Association as the 2023 Deputy of the Year. Also and on behalf of the Deputy Justin Baxter family, Sheriff Chris West accepted the Oklahoma Sheriffs Association Sheriff’s Cross.
Three Redlands Community College employees were honored by the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges for their contributions to the college.
Marcia Shottenkirk was named Outstanding Faculty Member, while Debbie Newberry was recognized as Outstanding Professional Staff Member and Stephanie Fisher as Outstanding Support Staff Member.
A court date is set this month for a repeat felon who allegedly pepper-sprayed three detention officers while he was an inmate at the Canadian County Jail.
Weatherford’s Damon Neal Dunbar Jr., 38, was charged June 21 with three counts of discharging a stun gun, tear gas, mace or other deleterious agent against an officer and one count of possession of contraband in jail.
The felony case stems from an October 2022 incident at the Canadian County Jail at 304 N. Evans.
