Oklahoma State University 2020 winter wheat variety Butler’s Gold is growing more prominent on the commercial market, and researchers want to ensure that producers know when and how to plant it.
“Wheat producers are interested in the late planting system,” said Amanda Silva, assistant professor and state Extension specialist for small grains.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Joshua David Von Tress and Kory Suzanne Knowlton.
James Ruben Cowns III and Jennifer Lee Bennett.
Gerald Edward Galbreath and Rebecca Gomes.
Bradyn Scott Edwards and Lynnette Eden Lineback Paonessa.
Kayli Cheyenne Strain and Hannah Doris Sue Keeney.
Steven Lemont Purvis and Emily Beth Nixon.
Zachary Adam Merrell and Kailey Rae Morse.
Austin Jacob Miller and Katelyn Rose Shriver.
Garrett Allen Howell and Madison Dion Childers.
John William Davis Jr. and Kamryn Olivia Larman.
Wiping away what she calls “happy tears,” Whitney Sides remembers just how much her son, Colsen Girty, loved the sights and sounds of the holiday season.
“He was going to be president. He was going to give all the homeless people shelter and all the kids presents for Christmas. He had his life lined out,” said Sides.
Ambitious goals the 10-year-old never got to accomplish as he was killed in a car accident July 31, 2021.
El Reno’s American Legion Post 34 and Auxiliary embarks on fundraising efforts throughout the year to help support the Gifts to the Yanks program.
During World War II, comedian Eddie Cantor started a fundraising effort to provide Christmas gifts for American military personnel hospitalized in England because of the war.
His national project was called “Give to a Yank Who Gave,” which precedes the program now named “Gifts for Yanks.”
Nancy Salsman stood quietly in one of the offices at the El Reno Tribune last week as I read the typed note wrapped around the 10 crisp $20 bills which made up the winning bid on the Gifts for the Yanks quilt auction.
Normally I try to take on that tough guy persona and can keep my emotions in check, but as I read each paragraph of the letter, it became clear I was failing – and quickly.
I was not alone.
Both Salsman and Tribune co-publisher Erin Thompson were wiping away tears as this anonymous person’s story was read aloud.
The city of El Reno wants folks to enjoy a free trolley ride and take in a little shopping downtown. Billed as the Holly Jolly Trolley, the city is supporting an “old-fashioned holiday excursion” with the events.
The city will offer free trolley rides on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 16 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Holiday visitors can hop aboard the fully restored 1924 Heritage Express Trolley and ride the rails with Santa through downtown El Reno beginning at 3:30 p.m. Families can also enjoy a holiday-themed storytime at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
The 40th Annual Community Christmas Dinner is set for Dec. 23 at the Wesley Methodist Church Family Life Center at 115 S. Barker.
Serving will begin at 11 a.m.
All are welcome to attend.
The Dwight Kennedy family along with assistance from volunteers are in the process of gathering food and other items needed for the event. Anyone wishing to help may contact Dwight or Diana Kennedy at 405-564-4755.
More than $18,000 was collected to benefit Canadian County’s Chambers of Commerce at the 2023 Oklahoma Wine, Brew and BBQ Festival.
Canadian County Expo and Event Center Director Mandy Davis announced the results of the second annual event.
Local food trucks, distilleries and wineries competed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, inside the Canadian County Expo Center’s arena, 3001 Jensen Road East.
“The amount that we raised after all expenses was $18,202,” Davis said. “That is up over $6,000 from last year in what we were able to bring in.
LAWSUITS
Bank of America N.A. vs. Cuong Tu Le for $3,093.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. William Taylor for $1,260.63 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Debra McClendon for $811.68 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Kelly Jeffries for $1,870.86 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
A Norman man promptly admitted to El Reno police he shot a Newcastle man who died from his injuries, a court affidavit shows.
The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument about cars.
Delsin Joshua Tsotigh, 21, was charged Nov. 9 in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder – deliberate intent.
Assistant District Attorney Austin T. Murrey alleges Tsotigh on Oct. 28 “with malice aforethought” caused the death of Justin Peyton Davidson “by shooting him multiple times with a handgun at close range.”
