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The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of Derek Don Posey, a man convicted in 2019 for the rape and murder of a young woman, and the murder of her 5-year-old son in the fire he set to cover the crime scene.

The Canadian County Health Department will host a Pool School Class for community members interested in pool safety and maintenance from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at Mustang Parks and Recreation, 1201 N. Mustang Road.

As has often been the case in recent sessions of the Oklahoma Legislature, a primary area of difference in House and Senate budget negotiations involves common education funding.

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma House committee last week advanced legislation that would create a rebate program for companies that refine, manufacture or process hydrogen in small municipalities.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce praised the progress on the Convergence development project in Oklahoma City. The project is described as “an innovative office and research complex located in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Innovation District.”

LAWSUITS Professional Finance Company Inc. vs. Deann Hartman for $1,113 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Professional Finance Company Inc. vs. Jennifer Milton for $1,321.94 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno is going to grow. And that means it’s going to need more water. The results of a study of El Reno’s water well field infrastructure were presented at the April city council meeting.

City of El Reno Streets Department worker Colten Atkinson uses a power washer to clean off the walls on the walking pathways over the Rock Island overpass. The walls were covered with dirt and grime from traffic and the road coverings spread over the overpass during the winter months.

Mayor Steve Jensen said it may be time for El Reno to become more aggressive in chasing federal grant opportunities. Jensen made the comments at the conclusion of the April meeting of the city council.

A nonprofit that fights for some of Canadian County’s most vulnerable kids has earned a huge gift. Canadian County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently accepted the latest HOPE Award from the Power of 100 Canadian County.