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OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt this week signed a bill that will stop abortions from being performed once an unborn child is determined to have a detectable heartbeat.

House Bill 2441 by Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, would allow for abortion only if a medical emergency exists that threatens the life of the mother.

“All life is precious and deserves to be safeguarded,” Russ said.

“This law will decrease the number of abortions performed in our state and protect the lives of innocent unborn babies. I’m thankful to all who helped accomplish this.”

Freezing temperatures that hit much of Oklahoma in mid-April may have wheat growers racing out to their fields to check on potential damage to their crop, but time is on the side of agricultural producers in this instance.

“The extent of the damage likely will not be identifiable until a week or so following such an extreme weather event,” said Amanda de Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension small grains specialist.

United Way of Canadian County met its 2020 fundraising goal, it was announced during a virtual Campaign Celebration event April 19.

The campaign raised $193,316 to be invested on behalf of donors to help meet the community’s health and human service needs.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt last week signed into law a bill that will allow for a victim-led restorative justice pilot program to be established in the state.

The purpose of House Bill 1880, by House Majority Caucus Whip Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is to divert non-violent offenders from traditional prosecution and incarcerations models.

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Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Tobey Q. Duong for $5,590.15 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Carly York for $1,870.35 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Brittany McGarraugh for $1,423.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Tara Duncan for $5,404.30 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno became an official Purple Heart City last week after a ceremony at VFW Post 382 recognized close to two dozen Americans who were awarded the military honor after being wounded while serving this nation.

Terry Walker, District 13 VFW commander, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to open the program, while El Reno High School students, under the direction of Michelle Lloyd, performed the National Anthem.

A new, centrally-located Family Justice Center provides a “direction for hope” to domestic violence survivors across Canadian County.

Cardinal Point now occupies a renovated 5,000-square-foot space at the Gary E. Miller Children’s Justice Center, 7905 East Highway 66.

Canadian County has Oklahoma’s fourth Family Justice Center supporting victims impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and child abuse.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to better protect victims of domestic violence from harassment through social media was approved last week in the Senate. Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, is the principal Senate author of the measure and said House Bill 1007 is needed to bring victim protection laws in line with new technologies and communication platforms.

“Sadly, domestic violence is all too common in our state, and those who prey on others will use whatever means they can to break down their victims — be it physical, emotional or mental,” Garvin said.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their trusted point-of-sale service providers.

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Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. Anna Marie Kruger for $1,391.68 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. William J. Alexander for $1,670.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Jeremy Fanshier for $7,373.22 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The Homestead at Horn Valley Community Association Inc. vs. Judy Ann Mounce for $918.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.