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Early voting begins Thursday, June 13 for voters in Canadian County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board. Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said early voting is open to all voters.

Legislation that would prohibit Oklahoma teachers from using the discredited “three-cueing” method to teach reading is now just one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk. Supporters predicted the legislation could help change the educational trajectory of many Oklahoma students.

Each year many people begin or continue raising backyard poultry flocks. These flocks have been gaining in popularity over the past several years and interest in them continues to grow.  But there can be health risks for birds and humans associated with raising these flocks.

LAWSUITS Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Javier Monsivais for $953.01 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Randall Williams for $2,748.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

CENTRAL Arcadia: May 27. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and stained. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, flukes and spinnerbaits around coves, points and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and dough bait around coves and flats.

City leaders are looking to partner with the public to help spread the word about El Reno Fast Connect, the city-owned fiber internet system being developed.

The El Reno Arts Council has curated a unique collection of burger-themed artworks, showcasing the creativity and talent of local residents and students.

El Reno opened its municipal swimming pool for the summer this week. Mike Booher will again serve as pool manager. Last week he assembled his lifeguard crew for a last-minute walk-through and some final touch-ups before the pool in Legion Park opened for the summer.

Relationships more than 10 years in the making led to the Kansas City Chiefs giant drum ending up temporarily in the Canadian County living room of Cheyenne and Arapaho artist George Levi.

With a new power play -- now that he is in place again as Agriculture Committee Chairman -- Congressman Frank Lucas is putting flesh on his determination to deny locals in western Oklahoma -- leaders in El Reno and their neighbors who belong to the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma -- the...