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A January trial is set in a lawsuit against Canadian County Sheriff Chris West filed by former employees who allege they were wrongfully terminated. County commissioners met in executive session Nov. 13 to receive confidential communications from legal counsel about the civil suit.

LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Bailey Johnson for $3,534.67 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Annaliza Eiseman for $974.88 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

If you’re a veteran, or anyone else for that matter, and you don't have anyone to have Thanksgiving dinner with, you’re invited to dine with Nancy Salsman and her family.

The Sunset Trail at Lake El Reno officially opened Tuesday, Nov. 21. The trail was supposed to have opened earlier, but weather forced the delay. The trail grand opening was celebrated with a “Turkey Trot Fun Fun” for youngsters.

Longtime El Reno businessman Gary Baumwart is being honored as the Grand Marshal for the Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Downtown Parade. The event will unfold Dec. 2, said Main Street organizer Dorrie Parrott.

The El Reno Tribune asked area students how to cook a turkey: Krista Brandley’s first-grade class at Maple: I would buy my turkey at the Flea Market. I would put salt and pepper on it. Then I would cook it in the microwave for 15 minutes.

El Reno’s annual holiday lights display, named The Lights in Legion Park, has been installed and turned on for visitors to see through the end of the Christmas season.

Last Friday, downtown El Reno was busy with holiday shoppers, with several businesses offering special one-night deals.

A Canadian County man faces a felony murder charge for allegedly causing his daughter’s fentanyl-related death. George Harold Graves, 54, was formally charged in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder stemming from a Feb. 11 drug overdose at a Calumet home.

The plans to build a 12,000-seat music amphitheater near Mustang are said to be not too far from work getting started.