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A private school voucher program funded with federal pandemic relief dollars selected schools for preferential treatment, awarded funds to families not facing financial hardship and then ran out of funds that could have been used by families that were, according to an audit released last week.

In a recently unveiled “toolkit,” the National Education Association (NEA) advises teachers on strategies to overturn policies that require educators to use a student’s given name rather than a “transgender” name, and the organization also directs teachers to various LGBTQ+ organizations, including...

LAWSUITS Capital One N.A. vs. Jessica Beets for $5,897.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Capital One N.A. vs. Daniel Rodriguez for $1,778.32 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

If it truly takes a village to help raise a child, as the saying goes, then it stands to reason, it must take a family-owned business to help build a community. Celebrating its 90th year in business, JKM, an El Reno family-owned business, might be “Exhibit A” supporting this argument.

El Reno hosted two events over the weekend providing fun for all ages.

The first Mental Health Youth Summit Prevention Day was hosted by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in early June.

Some 150 people attended an annual celebration that raised about $12,000 to help child victims of abuse. The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) House’s “Champions for Children Gala” was Saturday, June 17 at a venue provided by Canadian County philanthropist Dave Mathena.

Cultures and friendships drive Kyle Dillingham, master fiddler and violinist, which is why it is unsurprising that as Dillingham was fresh off the tarmac, he agreed to play at the Czech Hall, 205 N. Czech Hall Road in Yukon, on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Dillingham and his band, Horseshoe...

Experts with Oklahoma State University Extension are gearing up to teach Oklahomans about the ins and outs of growing hops and grapes.

LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Delaney Ravencraft for $1,623.81 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tina Jaggers for $1,017.14 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.