A Yukon woman is listed as among 15 new COVID-19-related deaths reported Tuesday by the Oklahoma Department of Health.
The latest victim is also the youngest to have died in Canadian County, falling in the 18- to 35-year-old category.
She is the sixth death in the county.
According to the health department, Yukon has had 600 positive cases of coronavirus.
That is up from 487 last week, records show.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) has launched the Oklahoma Automotive Accelerator Program.
In a statement, Commerce said one of its primary goals is to continue to diversify the economy to help mitigate industry-related crises.
With this plan, Commerce will place an increased emphasis on recruiting automotive parts manufacturers to the state.
“Oklahoma earned incredibly valuable national and global exposure as a finalist for Tesla’s new facility,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt.
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University has formed a technology collaboration with Baker Hughes that will drive cross-industry collaboration and innovation, in addition to the donation of Baker Hughes Energy Innovation Center located in the Innovation District east of downtown Oklahoma City.
Officials called this “a game-changer for OSU and the state of Oklahoma, supporting public and private enterprises in Oklahoma City and beyond.”
MUNICIPAL COURT
Allison M. Velez, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Jerrol Wayne Todd, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.
Alicia Belle Saldana, Edmond, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Heather Dawn Pratt, Geary, failure to wear seat restraint, speeding, driving without license issued and failure to appear warrant, $620.
Gretchen L. Medcalf, El Reno, dog at large, $145.
Russell Dean Flick, Oklahoma City, speeding, $175.
Tara Elizabeth Keeler, Purcell, speeding, $165.
El Reno has been prominently featured in ROUTE Magazine for the second consecutive issue.
The colorful periodical is published six times per year and is dedicated to all things Route 66. It is published by Thin Tread Media with Brennen Matthews serving as publisher and editor.
In the latest issue, a three-page feature highlights El Reno’s fried onion hamburger history with a special focus on Marty Hall and Sid’s Diner.
A new director for the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center has been named.
Associate District Judge Bob Hughey said Melanie Johnson has been named as the next director for the center.
He said she will begin her duties Aug. 24.
Hughey said Johnson’s background, work experience and education made her a good fit to oversee the range of services offered by the Children’s Justice Center.
El Reno Public Schools was one of 175 districts statewide awarded grants last week to receive part of the 50,000 mobile hot spot devices to be used for distance learning plans for the 2020-21 school term.
“We had intended to apply for this grant as a ‘just in case’ scenario,” said El Reno Superintendent Craig McVay.
The Redlands Community College Foundation is holding a raffle for the chance to win a customized 2009 Z06 Corvette.
Proceeds will help launch the eSports program at RCC.
“eSports programs are providing great opportunities for students to attend college and become more engaged in student life,” said Redlands President Jack Bryant.
“Colleges across the country are starting eSports programs and giving students the chance to compete nationally and globally.”
First Baptist Church recently held Movie in the Park Night with the showing of Toy Story 4. Families did sit together but separate groups maintained social distancing and many wore masks or face coverings. Church leaders said attendance was down more than 100 watchers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tribune photographer/Glen Miller)
Canadian Valley Technology Center will open Aug. 13 with students at all three area campuses.
Administrators will follow the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and that of both the Oklahoma Department of Education and the state Department of Health. All of these departments encourage in-person education at this time.
