OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, will host an interim study on finding ways to better assist domestic violence victims and to address the generational impact of such abuse.
“As a former police officer, I unfortunately encountered many victims of this nature, and I’ve long wanted to find better ways to help them,” Ford said.
As more consumers seek locally-sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.
The market for direct-to-consumer beef has grown substantially during the past decade, sustaining the need for processing facilities. COVID-19 fueled even more business for processors, and Oklahoma’s regulatory agency took notice.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is joining a coalition of 21 states fighting a proposed EPA rule which could have the impact of closing down fossil-fueled power plants in some cases.
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule on emissions from fossil fuel power plants. The coalition believes the EPA is ignoring a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA, which directed the federal agency must get authorization from Congress before moving forward with changes to things like the power grid.
LAWSUITS
U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Marcia Frensley for $7,970.92 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Rebecca Shurrum for $1,448.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Camry McElwee for $1,122.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Brian Palczynsky for $5,180.98 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Canadian County’s $20 million fairgrounds will soon be hopping with the annual free fair.
This will mark the third year the fair will be presented at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
Since opening in July 2021, the Expo and Event Center has remained steadily busy with event bookings.
The 69th Annual Canadian County Fair is set for Aug. 23-26.
Expo Center Director Mandy Davis provided information about the upcoming fair to Canadian County commissioners.
Citing the high cost and better use of taxpayer money, Canadian County commissioners agreed not to allocate funds to refurbish the historic county jail.
After reviewing two proposals from roofing contractors, construction manager Erick Westfahl said a proposed restoration/stabilization project, as recommended by an engineer, would cost $448,292. The preliminary estimate was $550,000 to replace the roof, shore up the structure and restore the exterior, along with sheathing, masonry repairs and sanitation cleanup.
The Canadian County Clerk’s Office has launched an effort to benefit citizens seeking public documents.
Two companies have submitted proposals for County Clerk Sherry Murray’s image scanning and enhancement project.
“My goal is to enhance all the images – your mortgage deeds, oil deeds, anything like that,” Murray said.
“A lot of what we have online is hard to read, that was done many years ago. I’m having them all re-scanned and enhanced.
MUNICIPAL COURT
William Aaron Elledge, El Reno, driving under suspension and failure to appear warrant, $640.
Kaidence Madison Teel, Yukon, improper turn, $195.
Anthony Louis Bedoka Jr., Okarche, failure to appear warrant, $245.
Christofer Fernando Ortega, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.
Jana Jean Stapleton, El Reno, dog at large, $145.
Robert Dale Pettersen, Yukon, speeding, $165.
Brittany Gonzalez, Hinton, failure to appear warrant, $245.
The El Reno Tribune’s Back to School section for 2023 contains the following:
Excitement for new school year never grows old
A Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned on South Country Club after the El Reno City Council signed off on zoning changes.
