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The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office will begin training staff on crisis intervention, said a statement from the sheriff’s office. The first of seven, five-day, 40-hour crisis intervention team training sessions began Jan. 22. The final block will be taught in October.

In an effort to alleviate some of the college expenses for students, faculty at Redlands Community College are identifying free course materials.

A former Canadian County sheriff’s deputy charged criminally with sexual misconduct is now being sued by an alleged victim. David Wayne Loman is defendant in a lawsuit filed Dec. 22 in Canadian County District Court.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) spoke on the Senate floor last week in support of life, ahead of the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C. Lankford has been a leading voice for the protection of life.

LAWSUITS Stacey Mott vs. Walmart Stores East Inc. for an amount in excess of $75,000 for alleged injuries and damages. TCM Bank N.A. vs. Maggie Mwoyosvi for $13,239.25 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

First Baptist Church El Reno will serve as host of the 2024 Night to Shine. The event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pastor Grant Findley said the church will have plenty of support from the community to help with the special event.

The relocation of the Canadian County Health Department this spring will ultimately provide a larger space for the county’s family justice center.

El Reno High School Assistant Principal Jerelyn Atchison (left) and Seely Chronister (center) play a cowbell in beat with drummer Zoe Johnson as the EHS Jazz Band plays during a timeout at a recent basketball game at Jenks Simmons Field House.

Resurfacing the Canadian County Assessor’s Office parking lot has hit a snag, which may delay completion of the long-awaited project for a few months.