Prior to the 2020 statewide vote on Medicaid expansion, we at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs warned that projected costs were unrealistic, low-ball estimates and that spending would quickly surge, forcing lawmakers to divert millions from other uses, such as education or public safety.

Strength training is no longer just for bodybuilders.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for adults 65 and older who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.

The exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective. 

The classes will be held at the Education Building, 220 N. Country Club Road, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays starting Oct. 21. 

Donna Jung, FCS/4-H Extension Educator, will help participants learn and do the exercises safely. 

MARRIAGE LICENSES

John Garfield Mertens, 75; Linda Chambers, 75.

Brandon Lee Higdon, 32; Jo Lynn Ledesma, 37.

Alexander Sinclair Hibdon, 32; Jordan Shae Breshears, 38.

Armin Zarkeshan, 29; Ryan Nicole Lacey, 26.

Suraj Sehgal, 28; Alysha Desaun Bailey, 25.

Melissa Busby, 36; Jennifer Stuckel, 36.

Nicholas James Washington, 25; Amber Michelle Shahan, 23.

Jedidiah Lee Johnson, 28; Payton Marie Pierce, 26.

Bryce Lote, 30; Alexis Marie Wiedemann, 36.

Damian Martinez, 24; Makenzie Lynn Yates, 23.

Unforced errors continue to plague El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team as the Indians wrapped up their home schedule with back-to-back losses to finish up the home portion of their 2024 schedule.

The Indians dropped an 8-1 game to Weatherford, losing the season series to the Eagles, before having a rally cut short in an 8-6 loss to Bridge Creek.

El Reno slipped to 13-12 on the season with the setbacks and will hit the road for the last two games before opening the Class 5A playoffs.