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In June, Tribal Nations from across the Northern Plains will gather in southeastern Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, known to many Native people as the Battle of the Greasy Grass. Among those preparing for the historic gathering are the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, who are organizing cultural activities, educational programs, camp events and commemorative participation alongside the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and other allied Tribal Nations.

STILLWATER – The Rural Renewal Initiative Seed Grant Program invests in rural-focused research across Oklahoma, providing critical funds to enhance rural communities.

The seed grants are a way for researchers to address the grand challenges rural community members face, said Linnea Harvey, Rural Renewal Initiative coordinator.

A federal bill proposes cracking down on private equity firms control of youth sports and banning practices such as stay-to-play, where out-of-town teams’ participation in tournaments is contingent on booking certain hotels.  

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NCB Management Services Inc. vs. Eleanor Lujan and Matthew Lujan for $5,627.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Scott Wooten for $3,427.29 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Capital One N.A. vs. Cullen Snider for $2,757.03 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Capital One N.A. vs. Eric Hunt for $4,801.51 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Brian Orr for $3,848.93 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Four young people, three of them from El Reno, were killed in a crash early Friday involving a wrong-way driver along Interstate 40.

Reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the accident occurred near Czech Hall in Yukon around 12:30 a.m. 

The three El Reno teenagers killed were Quincy Jones, 19, Brad Palmer, 18, and Haleigh Salazar, 18

 Also killed was the driver, 20-year-old Kiercey Hickson from Stillwater.

The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was taken to Integris Baptist Hospital in critical condition. 

Millie Sullens knows the secrets to living a long life. Come June 15, she’ll have had 100 years to figure it out. But it certainly didn’t take her a century to figure out what it’s all about. 

“It’s good genes,” said the feisty Sullens, who is known around El Reno for being one of the happiest kids on the block. And she might add, love for dancing, as well as good friends, are important ingredients.

Some 75,000 free books have been placed in the mailboxes of Canadian County children, thanks to the efforts of the county affiliate for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Wesley United Methodist Church El Reno and the City of El Reno Carnegie Library partnered in January 2023 to bring the program to El Reno, Calumet and Union City.

In the summer of 2024, the program expanded to all of Canadian County, and 1,330 books were delivered that first month.

A salt water disposal well on SH 66 in Calumet blew out Friday morning.

Witnesses said there were no injuries.

A team from Devon was expected to arrive on site to cap the well.

Findings from a previous county audit prompted discussions between Canadian County commissioners and other elected officials.

Last summer, county officials learned the way the county pays for employee benefits is not allowed. That has prompted meetings with officers individually, and multiple discussions before the issue was on last week’s commissioners agenda.

Lacey Dawson, Commissioner District 2, said the auditor made an opinion very clear on the subject. 

Commissioner Tracey Rider also provided a summary of the situation the county faces.

With the June 16 election approaching, Canadian County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws. 

It is a crime for anyone other than election officials, voters waiting to vote and other persons authorized by law to remain within fifty (50) feet of the entrance to a polling place or early voting site while an election is in progress.

Additionally, it is unlawful for any person other than election officials, voters and other persons authorized by law to be inside the election enclosure where voters are checked in, issued ballots, and vote.