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A 57-year law enforcement veteran - who retired 18 months ago - is now officially able to keep his Canadian County sheriff’s firearm and badge. Canadian County commissioners made it official at their July 10 meeting, voting 3-0 to allow Lt. Mike Grimes to retain these county-issued items.

Increased rains in Oklahoma this past spring have brought some not-so-welcome friends. Fly and tick populations have increased, which means cattle producers are fighting an uphill battle this summer with these blood-sucking pests.

LAWSUITS Velocity Investments LLC vs. Kyle Coats for $1,440.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Daniel Mayo for $5,837.39 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno was drenched early Sunday with a reported 4 and a half inches of rain. The city reported several streets were closed temporarily because of high water.

Grace Starks recently waltzed into Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center and promptly captured a national gold medal in collectable pin design. Starks, 18, of El Reno, made the trip as a Graphic Design student representing Canadian Valley Technology Center at SkillsUSA Nationals.

Escaping the noisy city can be a blessing not often found, which is why Daniel and Ruthie Pugh built their own oasis – far from the cacophony of noises found in more populated areas of Canadian County.

New outdoor play equipment is helping Canadian County youth whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Volunteers recently installed a new playset at the Intervention & Crisis Advocacy Network (ICAN)’s program house near the Canadian County Courthouse.

LAWSUITS The Pizzini Law Firm PLLC vs. Gerald Hargrove for $2,395.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Discover Bank vs. Karen McClure for $5,186.98 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The Canadian County Expo and Event Center has generated a roughly $22 million economic impact since opening nearly two years ago. Canadian County’s $20 million fairgrounds complex, 3001 Jensen Road East, has had consistent event bookings since its July 2021 debut.