The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding has approved six proposals to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
The six requests will move forward to the full Legislature when it reconvenes in special session later this month.
LAWSUITS
OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Jeremy S. McAbee for $8,984.67 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Best Oilfield Service Inc. vs. Richard McCracken for an amount under $10,000 for damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.
Wakefield & Associates LLC vs. LouAnn Foreman for $820.74 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Teri Dequasie for $1,299.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
The 24th Annual A Small Town Weekend, sponsored by the El Reno Cruisers, brought thousands of car enthusiasts to the city.
See Saturday’s edition for more coverage.
El Reno elected leaders will likely decide in the coming months whether the city should invest in building its own fiber network.
And with an expected infusion of federal funds, the time to act is probably now or never.
That was the message presented to the city council as well as municipal department heads and staff last week during a workshop. The gathering was held at the newly renovated Northwest Community Center.
Tim Young, assistant city manager, was successful in building a city-owned fiber network during his time serving as city manager in Tuttle.
The Fort Reno Visitors Center and Museum has reopened, but could use a little help in the process.
Historic Fort Reno Inc. President Marie Hirst said to help keep the doors open, the board needs volunteers and financial support as it recovers from an extended closure.
The center has been closed for almost three years due to COVID-19 regulations put in place by the federal government. The land is owned by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Ron Shamblin goes up the ladder to paint window frames at the historic stables adjacent to the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office.
Betty Johnston with Preservation El Reno Inc. said the work is being done to keep the historic structure in good shape.
Next to the stables, the old Canadian County Jail is in dire need of repairs.
County commissioners are looking for ways to save the structure.
LAWSUITS
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Laramie Cypert for $1,192.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Bobby Williams for $2,036.35 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Stephanie Doherty for $1,238.04 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Tommy B. Watkins for $5,072.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs, attorney fees.
El Reno paid respects to those “who gave all” during the annual Memorial Day observance Monday.
Organized by VFW Post 382, the ceremony at the El Reno Cemetery featured moving remarks by an American military hero, Capt. Bob Ford.
A Vietnam helicopter pilot, Ford, now of Okeene, flew more than 1,000 combat missions during his year-long tour of duty in southeast Asia. Ford, then 23, served from July 1967 to July 1968. Missions took Ford to the DMZ, the jungles of Vietnam, Laos and North Vietnam.
In a letter to the city council and department heads, El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidge laid out the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 municipal budget.
Sandidge points to a number of accomplishments made by the city as well as an improving financial outlook that could mean a 3 percent cost of living raise for city employees if the budget is adopted by the council.
Below is the letter penned by Sandidge.
Canadian County has added 11 polling places for the upcoming primary election, after voter registration climbed to nearly 92,000.
After redistricting, Canadian County Election Board officials have had to increase the number of voting precincts due to changes in county, state and federal legislative maps – and population growth. Canadian County has increased from 48 precincts in 44 polling places to 60 precincts in 55 locations.
“We finally have the polling places in place,” said Canadian County Election Board Secretary Wanda Armold.
