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Future crime solvers tour UCO facility

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Thirty-one El Reno High School students from the Forensics and Criminology classes got the privilege of visiting the brand new Crime Scene House at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.

The students were able to learn about forensics careers such as Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), behavioral analysts, fingerprint experts, DNA experts, pathologists, anthropologists and many more.

This trip was made possible by the Gear Up grant.

Suit against Canadian County sheriff to go to jury trial in January

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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.

Two separate lawsuits - filed in April 2022 by former sheriff’s investigator Marty Burns and deputy Chelsea Adkins - were consolidated this June as one case in Canadian County District Court.

A jury trial is set Jan. 8 before Canadian County Special Judge Khristan K. Strubhar.

Public Records - 11/25/2023

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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.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Robert Harvey for $5,653.70 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Nicole Lemaster for $817.03 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Lisa Ritchie for $1,708.05 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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Salsman family invites vets, all for Thanksgiving dinner at VFW

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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.

A fixture at the VFW as well as any community event or activity, Nancy and husband, Larry Salsman, along with daughter, Amy and son- in- law, Cannon Stout will be hosting “our family Thanksgiving dinner at VFW Post 382.”

Salsman said the dinner will begin at noon on Thursday and those arriving should enter through the north door.

Grant will extend Lake ER trail

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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.

Last week, City Manager Matt Sandidge had more good news, saying the trail will be extended farther after the city received a grant for the project.

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Baumwart named Grand Marshal for Christmas parade

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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.

Baumwart, an insurance executive for 45 years in El Reno, said he was surprised when told he had been selected to lead the parade through the downtown area.

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Some Lights in Legion Park

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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.

There was an electrical issue over the weekend which caused only a few displays, like the one shown, to come on, while others were left dark.

City officials said Monday the problem was being worked on and crews are trying to get the entire park lights shining.