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OKLAHOMA CITY - Two bills which create ways students could more easily transfer to a public school to meet their educational needs have the attention of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. The business-focused organization is endorsing the bills written by Rep. Jon Echols and Sen. Adam Pugh.

LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Christel Cunningham for $6,116.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Robert K. Long for $2,037.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

A planned 200-unit senior living housing complex got the full support of the El Reno Municipal Planning Commission last week even though some area residents fear the development could create problems, especially related to drainage.

El Reno Public Schools faculty and staff will join other Canadian County schools in using a third party to administer the COVID-19 vaccination. Superintendent Craig McVay said El Reno will use Passport Health to vaccinate the district’s 400 employees.

LAWSUITS The Independent Savings Plan Company vs. Pamela Morrison and Craig Morrison for $8,132.88 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. The Independent Savings Plan Company vs. Dusti Herrera and Jose Herrera for $7,897.22 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The family of David Airington has established a scholarship in his memory in a move that will help El Reno High School graduates for years to come. Airington, proud of the fact he was the second child born at then Parkview Hospital when it opened in 1954, died Dec. 23.

More walking trails, playground equipment, gathering spaces and improved maintenance were some of the responses the city of El Reno received from residents who took part in a survey focusing on improving the parks system.

A state senator will sponsor legislation known as Ida’s Law when the Oklahoma Legislature convenes in February. Sen. Paul Rosino, R-OKC, has signed on to sponsor the legislation.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) is seeking medical and non-medical volunteers to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts at more than 50 points of vaccine dispensing locations statewide.

State Sen. Darrell Weaver has filed legislation to require cell phone companies to provide phone location information to law enforcement in emergency situations, such as an abduction.