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Protective Insurance Company vs. D Circle Logistics Inc. for $2,141.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Kelli J. McDaniel for $5,573.66 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Discover Bank vs. Saralyn A. Elliott for $2,214.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Discover Bank vs. Robert Zamarron for $5,229.67 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The second time around made little difference in the efforts to build a new airport terminal at the El Reno Regional Airport as bids for the proposed project came back higher than the first go-around.

With that in mind, the city council denied all bids received and instead may look at converting an existing hangar into a new terminal.

Mayor Matt White said it made no sense to “chase” a matching grant of $500,000 from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission with the low bid submitted for the project still costing the city more than was budgeted.

One of Oklahoma’s most well-known ambassadors of music will bring his fiddle-playing magic to El Reno for a concert at the Centre Theatre.

El Reno High School’s cheerleading squad is usually 16 strong but due to positive COVID-19 tests and quarantines from close contacts, the squad was down 12 members to four during last week’s basketball game against Del City at Jenks Simmons Field House. Those cheering were, from left, Kyston Haines, Faithe Hunt, Ja’Niya Loreto and Audri Loy.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of local Oklahoma businessman John Kelly as the board chairman for 2022.

Kelly owns and operates the Best Western Plus Yukon. The property has achieved incredible quality assurance scores, achieving nine perfect scores in the past nine years.

The property has also received numerous accolades from Best Western Hotels & Resorts including eight consecutive outstanding quality awards and four MK Guertin Awards.

Voters in Canadian County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2022 should apply now, said county election board secretary Wanda Armold.

Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. Armold said there are many ways to apply.

With some vehicles showing wear and tear, the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office is looking to update its fleet.

County commissioners approved advertising for bids for vehicles driven by sheriff’s personnel.

Commissioners asked a sheriff’s official why vendor bids were being sought to purchase vehicles.

“We need to replace some high-mileage vehicles,” said Jail Administrator Kristie Carter. “We’ve got a couple new detention deputies on that will need vehicles.”

Home sweet home. It’s where people feel the most comfortable.

However, as Oklahomans age, their homes may require modifications to ensure their safety.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, has filed House Bill 3008, a bill that would add in-person sports betting to the Oklahoma state-tribal gaming compact.

“I have had conversations with our gaming tribes during the interim to gauge their interest on this topic,” Luttrell said. “I feel the time is right for Oklahoma to partner with the tribes and ensure a level, competitive gaming playing field with the surrounding states.”

LAWSUITS

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Ghemelle D. Joiner for $2,219.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Jose Muniz for $1,643.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Amanda G. McElroy for $1,882.93 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Janet M. Boyer for $2,463.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.