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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma senators during the interim are expected to take a deep dive into cellphones in schools, voucher costs and other topics.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, approved 39 interim study requests. The requests have been assigned to committees.

The committee chairperson will determine whether or not the study will proceed.

Senate interim studies are expected to be concluded by Nov. 1.

LAWSUITS

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Houston Stillwell for $2,095.22 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Richard Roberts for $1,201.35 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Falon Lloyd for $1,331.74 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Synchrony Bank vs. Samantha McKenzie for $9,999.14 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Trudy Patterson for $5,953.98 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Members of the El Reno Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team were able to safely locate a missing 13-year-old female on Lake El Reno over the weekend.

According to Fire Chief Jason Duff, the girl was riding a personal watercraft that had become disabled.

The girl was located floating on the north end of the lake near the rocks at the bottom of the dam, according to firefighters on the scene.

The girl and the craft were towed back to the safety of the boat ramp, said Duff.

The famed frontier lawman is buried at the Frisco Cemetery, nestled between El Reno and Yukon.

He is remembered as one of The Three Guardsmen.

His name is Chris Madsen.

Dee Cordry, an El Reno native and a retired agent with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, is a historian who wrote the book, “Alive if Possible … Dead if Necessary,” in 2005 about Chris Madsen, Bill Tilghman and Heck Thomas, the frontier lawmen known as The Three Guardsmen. He has recently been interviewed for an OETA documentary also called “The Three Guardsmen.”

Ross Seed has fresh food and more available at the Farmers Market which runs from 8 a.m. to noon each Wednesday and Saturday.

The leader of a program that helps Canadian County’s most vulnerable youths expressed gratitude to county officials for their enduring support.

Canadian County commissioners unanimously approved an annual contract that provides $25,000 to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for fiscal year 2025.

One of 19 local CASA programs in Oklahoma, Canadian County CASA serves abused and neglected youths in the foster care system.

Canadian County commissioners dedicated more than $11.4 million in federal COVID stimulus funds toward development of a new county courthouse campus.

Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding and dedication of funds to Canadian County’s Public Facilities Authority for construction of the four-story courthouse at 200 N. Choctaw.

The total amount dedicated includes $10 million in “lost revenue” that was part of the $28.8 million awarded in 2021 to Canadian County as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

LAWSUITS

Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Jeffery Bolf for $7,347.93 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jeffrey Brocaw for $964.80 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Markie Stout for $4,952.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Melissa Oakes for $3,188.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

In the mood for some garden fresh tomatoes? How about some salsa made with farm fresh ingredients? Or maybe a big, chewy chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven?

If any of these grab your attention, head to Ross Seed, 100 S. Choctaw, for the annual Farmers Market. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturday. Ross provides space for free inside its greenhouse for the various individuals, organizations or home-grown businesses that want to offer their fresh vegetables or creations. 

Ezell’s Refrigeration has been keeping the El Reno area comfortable for decades. The family-owned and operated business celebrated its 60th anniversary in June. 

Terry Ezell’s late father, Wayne Ezell, founded the business in 1964. Along the way the Ezell family has continued to offer professional service, backed up by the well-known Carrier brand.