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The coronavirus pandemic has caused economic disruptions at every level of American life, and the cancellation of the Oklahoma State Fair will be having a major effect on the collective wallet of Oklahoma City and the entire state.

CONCHO - The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes announced the founding of the new Cheyenne and Arapaho Business Development Corporation. The organization will form new companies that are intended to generate economic growth and bring much-needed products and services to tribal communities and beyond.

Count Congressman Frank Lucas among those applauding the Trump Administration for modernizing a set of environmental protection rules. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations had not been updated since 1978.

LAWSUITS Lake Glendale Properties LLC vs. Oklahoma Apple LLC and Louisiana Apple LLC for $40,064.07 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Chad K. Halpin and Courtney Halpin for $21,457.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno police said a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death late Saturday and another man was taken to a hospital in Oklahoma City suffering from stab wounds.

Jacquelyn Stevenson Smith will fill out the city council term of former El Reno Vice Mayor J.T. Chronister. Council approved adding Smith to the Ward 1 position in a 3-1 vote Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Tracey Rider abstained, which is counted as a no vote.

Residents with tree damage from recent storms can get haul-away help from the city of El Reno and Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority but it will require some work. “OEMA will pick up the tree limbs but you must cut them down,” said El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidige.

The Canadian County Court Clerk has closed its office to walk-in service, other than by appointment, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Court Clerk Marie Hirst said the office is providing service by telephone, email and standard mail.

Dr. Dorrie Parrott wears a mask while taking the oath of office for her Ward 1 spot on El Reno Public Schools Board of Education. Giving the oath is Laura Kennedy. Parrott will continue to serve as president after the board voted to keep the current assignments.

A paperwork glitch has slowed progress on designing a waterline that will bring water into the new Canadian County Fairgrounds, officials said Monday.