Housing sector ends year strong, while some Oklahomans experience challenges
The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve of Kansas City released its latest issue of the quarterly publication the Oklahoma Economist.
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DIVORCES GRANTED
Nikki Michelle Gray vs. Collin Gray.
McKenzie J. Cooper vs. Stedmon T. Cooper.
Crystal Medell vs. Ahmad Ahmad.
Erick T. Patraw vs. Valerie M. Patraw.
Rhonda Kaye Petty vs. Travis Jon Petty.
Victoria Marie McAvoy vs. Rae William McAvoy II.
Health officials work through vaccine hurdles
Based on the number of phone calls flooding into the Canadian County Health Department, residents are eager to get in line to receive one of the two approved COVID-19 vaccines.
McVay says El Reno will not follow Stitt’s new quarantine policy
El Reno Public Schools will stay with its current protocols in dealing with quarantine issues related to COVID-19 and will not follow new guidelines announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt.
City issues strong safety ordinance for senior housing establishments
Saying “enough is enough,” the El Reno City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will require senior living establishments to ensure their residents have access to heat and air, as well as food and drink during times of power outages.
Opera House makeover?
Crews were recently working on the front veneer of the historic Opera House in downtown El Reno. The building was reportedly purchased by a realtor from Yukon.
City Planner Dustin Downey said so far the building has been undergoing some repairs to “dry in the building.”
The shadow knows
El Reno High School sophomore Kaleb Roberts follows sheet music while playing the drums for the EHS Pep Band last week during a break in basketball action against Del City. Roberts’ shadow seems to know just where to go.
Sunday alcohol sales petition fails to gather required signatures
It’s been a long journey for Trey Bishop and his associates.
A member of Canadian County’s Libertarian party, Bishop has spent the last few months seeking signatures for a petition regarding Sunday alcohol sales.
ABLE checks county stores, two cited
On Dec. 30, ABLE Commission officers conducted 40 alcohol compliance checks throughout Canadian County. Reports said two of the 40 stores checked were cited for selling alcohol to a minor.
Canadian County to get slice of emergency food money
Oklahoma, Canadian and McClain counties will receive $338,884 through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter programs.