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Education plan clears way for raises, school choice

11 months ago By Ray Carter - Center for Independent Journalism

After weeks of negotiations, Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders announced they have reached an agreement on a public school funding plan that also clears the way for enactment of a major expansion of school choice in Oklahoma.

“Right now, we’re not top 10 in education,” Stitt said. “And so that’s why I appreciate the House and the Senate for investing in education and introducing school choice and more options, more schools.”

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Public Records - 5/20/2023

11 months ago By News Staff

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Grey Lynn Mustion, 25; Bailey Renee Robertson, 22.

Eric Ramone Williams Jr., 33; Karen Nallely Balleza Ortiz, 30.

Patrick J. Yeary, 53; Stacy Ruth Martindale, 56.

William Chadwick Long, 50; Angela Shae Stewart Cox, 45.

Harrison Indiana Stone, 25; Darby Elizabeth Haynes, 23.

Jeffery Dale Ivie, 33; Melanie Brianna Gronquist, 30.

Monty Gavin, 76; Janet Allien Gilson, 81.

Carmen Guzman, 35; Tara Danielle Hodges, 36.

Dave Douglas Davidson Jr., 39; Jessica Dawn Crawford, 37.

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Tearing down

11 months ago By Glen Miller

Demolition crews tore down this building on South Country Club Road last week.

The building most recently housed a quick stop and national food chain location.

The site is being cleared for a drive-thru coffee business.

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Ashbrook Derby hooks young anglers

11 months ago By Glen Miller

Despite heavy overnight rains, the 2023 Mary K. Ashbrook Kids Fishing Derby brought out young anglers of all ages to the banks of Lake El Reno.

The event is organized and conducted by the El Reno Sportsman’s Club.

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Times are changing at City Hall

11 months ago By Ray Dyer

The El Reno City Council moved forward on a number of projects at last week’s regular monthly meeting and agreed to alter the office hours at City Hall over the summer.

The new summer hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Friday, offices will open at 7:30 and will close at 11:30 a.m.

City Manager Matt Sandidge said the new hours will take effect May 30 and will run to Labor Day. He said a number of municipal governments have gone to this format and are finding success with it, including Mustang.

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El Reno’s Dill named chief engineer for OTA

11 months ago By News Staff

El Reno’s T.J. Dill has been named chief engineer for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing engineering, construction, maintenance, right-of-way and utilities along Oklahoma turnpikes.

Dill, a graduate of El Reno High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He joined OTA in 2020 as the Director of Construction.

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County plans to use COWIB work program

11 months ago By Conrad Dudderar - Yukon Progress

Canadian County government leaders plan to utilize services provided by a nonprofit entity to find and train skilled, productive workers.

Commissioners discussed an agreement with the Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board (COWIB) to participate in a Work Experience (WEX) program.

“They will help us to find employees who will come here to gain experience,” District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider said.

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Fort Reno Visitors Center, museum getting beautified through DAR chapter’s 250 Project

11 months ago By News Staff

Members of the Fort Reno DAR chapter have been working to beautify the Historic Fort Reno Visitors Center and Museum.

This effort is for their “250 Project” to commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday.

This was the DAR’s second working event at the museum, done on a quarterly basis.

The Fort Reno DAR’s support for the Visitors Center and Museum has been greatly appreciated, said museum officials.

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Public Records - 5/15/2023

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LAWSUITS

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Desiree Prigmore for $7,395.84 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. John Kennedy for $7,197.29 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Gennifer Garza for $5,916.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Rhonda Simonson for $2,230.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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It’s a big dill

11 months ago By Richard Stephens Jr.

El Reno showed – for the 35th time – why it owns the onion burger, simply, the community serves the best and biggest in Oklahoma, or anywhere else for that matter.

Shana Ford, with El Reno’s Main Street Inc., estimated 27,000 people came out May 6 for the annual Burger Day Festival.