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The nose knows. Even the slightest hint of a skunk’s presence can send pet owners scrambling to find a way to get rid of the scent.

But it isn’t just the odor that is cause for concern. Skunks are the primary reservoirs of rabies in Oklahoma, followed by bats, said Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian.

When it comes to rabies, Whitworth said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

As little as 130 calories per day could make a significant impact on your cardiovascular health. That’s approximately how many calories are in about 2.5 cups of strawberries. And it’s the amount a new study led by Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation physician-scientist Hal Scofield, M.D., found is needed to lessen our risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

“This is the ideal health finding,” said Scofield, a physician and medical researcher in OMRF’s Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program.

LAWSUITS

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. El Reno Health Care LLC for $33,912 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The City of Oklahoma City vs. Kenneth P. Haley for appointment of freeholders to inspect subject property and consider damages sustained by acquiring easements.

The City of Oklahoma City vs. Jay Mack McDaniel and Diane R. McDaniel for appointment of freeholders to inspect subject property and consider damages sustained by acquiring easements.

After a lifetime career of farming and ranching in western Canadian County, Frank Austin is now laying the foundation for future generations to find their path through education.

With an initial donation of $200,000 to the Redlands Community College Foundation, Austin has made it possible for the foundation to award up to 10 scholarships each year, and eventually the college will be able to expand its agricultural operation with the donation of nearly 2,000 acres of farmland.

A motorcycle group called “End of Watch: Ride to Remember” will visit cities across the country where a law officer was killed in the line of duty in 2020, and one of the cities will be El Reno.

Canadian County Sheriff’s Lt. Shirley Lanning died in a crash last year. Her unmarked patrol car collided with another vehicle along Northwest Expressway on Friday, Feb. 14, killing her and injuring a Piedmont couple, an Oklahoma City police report states.

Reports said Lanning apparently experienced a possible stroke prior to the collision.

Crews from Anadarko Dozier are digging up the south side of Legion Park in a move designed to create more storage for water during heavy rains.

City Manager Matt Sandidge said the process should be complete in about 45 days and will include new sod being laid.

The city council approved the work as a way to improve drainage through the creek area that feeds into the pond at Legion Park.

A second drainage project will begin soon when Community Development Block Grant money is used to construct a lined drainage canal to the north of the Legion Park pond.

In a few short months, El Reno Regional Airport has gone from having no flight school onsite to now boasting a pair of businesses teaching people how to become certified pilots.

Oklahoma Aeronautics Academy opened its doors earlier this month. Ken Larcher built the business literally with his own hands and with the knowledge acquired from a lifetime of aviation experience.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined in sending a letter led by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) to United States Attorney General Merrick Garland and Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Marvin Richardson urging the Department of Justice to withdraw proposed guidance on stabilizing braces.

LAWSUITS

Midland Credit Management vs. Hope Baker for $1,001.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Gary Boyanton for $5,404.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Sean Ramm for $7,796.87 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Krista J. Dickson for $5,361.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell has been touting the importance of Route 66 to local municipalities, especially when it comes to tourism dollars flowing in from other places.

Such a push from state leaders is welcome news to George Higgins, who owns and serves as rally master for the annual Mother Road Ride Rally.

“I think cities need to embrace Route 66 and I wish there were cities which did because it would give us more places to stop. It would make it easier to find different places,” said Higgins.