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No injuries were reported in an accident involving two vehicles and a semi-tractor on Tuesday, but the collision created some tense moments when the truck turned over.

Assistant El Reno Police Chief Major Kirk Dickerson said the accident happened at U.S. 81 and Territory Lane, just north of I-40.

Investigators said a commercial semi-tractor was northbound on 81 when the driver of a four-door sedan attempted to change lanes from the outside northbound lane to the inside northbound lane.

While some parts of Oklahoma were hit with severe weather Wednesday night, El Reno escaped the damaging tornadoes and hail.

East Canadian County reported large hail. A tornado in McClain County reportedly claimed two lives.

In El Reno, the beautiful sunset was visible.

Alison Tock of Watonga was selected to represent Redlands Community College at Research Day held recently at the State Capitol. 

Tock’s project, focusing on hops production in a greenhouse environment, involved growing hops rhizomes in both aquaponic and containerized environments, and bringing the hops out of dormancy using artificial light cycles. With the growing microbrewery and craft beer industries in Oklahoma, the ability to source hops locally has the potential to boost options and production.

A Canadian County public trust is backing $160 million in bonds to help finance Mustang school projects – including a new school building.

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority (CCEFA) trustees – the three county commissioners – approved a resolution April 17 to incur debt by issuing lease revenue bonds or notes “in the aggregate principal part amount not to exceed” $160 million for Mustang Public Schools.

Ford Motors made a splash at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City with the unveiling of a “new line of cars.” The Mustang was billed as a total performance vehicle at a modest price.

A new two-door hardtop or convertible with bucket seats could be had for as little as $2,368, or significantly more with the largest list of options and accessories ever offered on a car.

Mustang production began in March 1964. What ensued was a love affair by the car-buying American public that has spanned nearly six decades.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Nichole Marie Larose, Norman, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Thomas Maul III, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Tristan Mark Hamilton, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

William Littlebird, Bethany, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Tanner Lee Leathers, El Reno, driving with license revoked, $395.

Christian Ray Arehart, Yukon, speeding, $195.

Richard Lamar Griffin, El Reno, expired tag and failure to appear warrant, $410.

Kelly Morrison, El Reno, failure to comply, $145.

While the business name may have humans doing a double-take, the city’s newest pet care facility has its four-legged clients purring and wagging their tails with approval.

Reno’s Boneyard Pet Resort and Spa opened its doors earlier this year offering overnight boarding, day care and grooming services for both cats and dogs at its 681 South Radio Road location, north of State Highway 66.

An Oklahoma City architectural firm has been selected to design Canadian County’s future courthouse complex.

MA+ Architecture was recommended after interviews by a four-person selection committee comprised of District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider, County Clerk Sherry Murray, Court Clerk Marie Hirst and County Treasurer Jay Arnold.

“We had a wide variety of architectural backgrounds that were presented,” said Stan Lingo, construction manager for the courthouse/administration building project.

Canadian County commissioners have been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by a man claiming county sheriff’s deputies illegally raided his home.

District Judge Khristan K. Strubhar dismissed all claims against the Board of County Commissioners of Canadian County. A hearing on a motion to dismiss regarding claims against Canadian County Sheriff Chris West has been continued to May 30.

Men could not be placed in women’s prisons or allowed in women’s domestic violence shelters, or similar facilities, even if the male identifies as a transgender female, under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.