The District Attorney’s Office has been hired to oversee and administer Canadian County’s estimated $28 million award of federal stimulus funds.

Canadian County commissioners last week approved a legal and federal funding administration services agreement with the DA’s office in Canadian County. The contract is for $75,000 through the rest of the 2022 fiscal year.

Canadian County is due to receive some $14 million initially and another $14 million in 2022 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.

HOBART – The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against enemy forces.

The Purple Heart is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war. Aug. 7 commemorates Purple Heart Day, honoring the nearly 2 million Purple Heart recipients for their sacrifice and dedication to love of country.

Devon Energy donated to 17 organizations in western Oklahoma, including several in Canadian County, as part of its commitment to supporting emergency responders in the company’s operating areas.

“Emergency responders put the community’s needs first on a daily basis, and they must have the proper tools to do their jobs well,” said Lee Courange, Devon superintendent.

“We’re honored to support the people who protect and serve, especially during tough economic times.”

El Reno Tribune photographer Glen Miller captured this photo of Pete the Pelican looking at the rising sun from famed Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. In the background you can see Pete's other winged friends taking in the view from poles sticking out of the Gulf of Mexico. Miller captured the photo while on his morning run.