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The Canadian County Health Department is inviting families to gear up for the school year at the Ready ... Set ... School! Back to School Bash.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Canadian County Health Department, 6100 East Highway 6.

This free, family-friendly event is designed to offer a fun-filled day with essential health services, local resources and activities to help students and parents prepare for the year ahead. Available services and activities will include:

The new Oklahoma Statewide Economic Impact Report for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes shows that the tribes are a major employer in Oklahoma in addition to having an economic impact of over $521 million. This amount doubles the previous economic impact the tribes had a few years ago.

“The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have nearly doubled our previous economic impact in all of the categories,” said C&A Gov. Reggie Wassana.

When analyzed in the context of the Oklahoma economy and accounting for spillover impacts, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes supported:

A former Canadian County sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary court hearing in a sexual battery case.

Edmond’s David Joseph Randall, 53, was charged with the felony crime Aug. 8, 2024, in Canadian County District Court.

Randall was fired in spring 2024 from the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office for sexual misconduct while on duty. He previously was Luther’s police chief and a Calumet police officer.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite criticism from state lawmakers, the head of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety on Thursday dug his heels in on a plan to pull patrols from seven urban and suburban areas.  

Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s resources will be reallocated to rural areas beginning Nov. 1 because of higher call volume and changing traffic patterns throughout the state.

Some of the state’s largest energy companies are at the front of the line for a $50 million state incentive to upgrade oil and gas equipment. The fund to limit methane emissions established under a Biden administration rule is now under review by the Trump administration. 

To help keep residents safe in the heat, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated fans to seniors and families in El Reno.

OG&E volunteers handed out 65 fans in El Reno to those who may be at higher risk for heat-related injury and illness.

To help fans reach seniors and families with low income, OG&E partnered with El Reno Blessing Baskets.

The Canadian County Courthouse Building Committee has officially been dissolved as county personnel transition to temporary administrative offices in preparation for a new courthouse build.

This committee met over the past 2 1/2 years to plan and prepare for development of a new, larger courthouse due to the county’s population growth.

District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider called it an “honor and pleasure” to work with the committee, which she chaired alongside other county officers, department directors and district court officials.

An Internet safety program for parents will be held July 25 at Wesley Methodist Church, 101 S. Barker.

The event is being hosted by the Francis E. Hamilton VFW and Auxiliary of Post 4938, said Nancy Salsman. It will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature information provided by Lt. David Cates of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office. The event is free and open to the public. 

Salsman described the event as a “serious and informative presentation” for families concerning online dangers including cyber bullying and how to protect children from digital threats. 

After reviewing results of an economic feasibility study and determining it would not be a good fit for Yukon, Mayor Brian Pillmore said city officials are “not moving forward” with a proposed 12,500-seat open-air amphitheater.

Pillmore shared his disappointment with the projected return on investment (ROI) to the city of Yukon as shown in the 53-page report from the Chicago-based consulting firm Hunden Partners. Yukon paid $60,000 for the study.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive has been added to the Lucky Star Amphitheater Aug. 1 show along with the Marshall Tucker Band. 

In 2023, Randy Bachman revived BTO, the legendary rock and roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” and has continued to tour since 2024.

Led by Bachman, BTO has recently revamped its lineup.