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El Reno couple face animal cruelty charges

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Charges of animal cruelty have been filed against an El Reno man and woman who authorities said had more than 50 animals living in “deplorable” conditions inside a residence at 1208 S. Hoff. The house has been condemned, officials said. 

The charges were filed in Canadian County District Court against Jay Silveria and Julie Silveria. 

Shiloh Powers, Sara Burton and Liz Hodgson with Sonic, one of the shelter dogs

County offices to close during transition phase

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These Canadian County administrative offices will be closed as follows during a move to a temporary location as they prepare for the new courthouse build:

Canadian County Treasurer - July 7-10. Will resume normal operations on July 11.

Canadian County Clerk - July 15-18. Will resume normal operations on July 21.

The county treasurer and county clerk’s offices are moving to the old Department of Human Services building, 314 W. Rogers, during the courthouse construction project.

West sworn in as president of national sheriffs group

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Canadian County Sheriff Chris West was sworn in as the 85th president of the National Sheriffs Association last week. The ceremony took place at the NSA Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

“I’m extremely humbled with the high honor of serving the NSA and its members in this position, and I wouldn’t be able to do so if it wasn’t for the support of my wife, Kelly, the awesome staff at the sheriff’s office and the support of the Oklahoma Sheriffs Association,” said West.

Gentner Drummond administering the oath of office to Chris West

Campbell named president of Oklahoma Press Association

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Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, officially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.

OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.

She succeeds Shauna Belyeu and will serve a one-year term as president.

Before her newspaper career, Campbell held various positions including nearly 10 years at Tinker Air Force Base.

Suzie Campbell and Erin Thompson

Redlands mural taking on color

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A new mural being painted on the back wall of the Redlands Community College gym has been transformed from the sketching phase on June 16 to bright colors.

The mural is being painted by Enid artist Tox Murillo and should be completed in a few weeks.

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Yukon nixes music venue

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Residents protesting a proposed amphitheater on Yukon’s west side heard welcome words when an elected city official said he wouldn’t support bringing the outdoor music venue here.

In March, Venu Holding Corp. shared plans to build a 12,500-seat open-air amphitheater with 70 concerts per year on a 21.95-acre tract of land west of Frisco Road to anchor a new Yukon entertainment district between Interstate 40 and State Highway 66.

Public Records - 7/5/25

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LAWSUITS

Citibank N.A. vs. Jennie Leibrock for $7,549.08 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Stacey Avary for $956.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Amber Guzman for $1,278.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Chassity Henderson for $1,403.94 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Christian Casey for $1,511.81 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Federal funds help with district upgrades

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One of the most noticeable expenditures among recent district-wide upgrades, the video screen on the Memorial Stadium scoreboard, was hoisted into place in the east end zone last week.

Approved by the El Reno School Board in January, district athletic director Rodney Haydon said the board’s installation was delayed by rain.

Brad Palmer makes a cut on the Memorial Stadium turf

Golf, lake and fireworks set for Fourth of July

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El Reno will celebrate the Fourth of July on Friday with a party at the lake that opens early with golf and ends late with the traditional fireworks show. 

Crimson Creek Golf Course will be open for business at 7 a.m., and as a tribute to veterans and active duty military members, the price for a round of golf will be cut by $10.

The veterans/active duty special has been running for several days and is good through July 6. A military ID is required for the discount. 

A display from the 2024 City of El Reno fireworks show

CFL’s Love Gala tops $1 million in donations

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The Center of Family Love (CFL) raised more than $1 million at its recent 12th Annual Gift of Love Gala.

The event was held at the Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The gala raised $1.2 million ― marking another fantastic fundraising event in the organization’s history.

More than 800 supporters attended the event, coming together to champion individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

A Center of Family Love resident performs on stage
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