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This bird looks up from eating bird seed to check for any other winged meal guests to this feeder made from a recycled automobile tire. The bright sun looks to have turned the bird’s feathers from red to an orange hue.

A veteran state lawmaker said legislators worked hard to ensure public schools received strong funding support in the state’s new record budget in return for offering tax credits for school choice. Over 16 weeks, legislators negotiated and ultimately passed a state-record $12.8 billion budget.

Youthful offenders from other counties stay at Canadian County’s juvenile detention center through annual contracts – the first two of which were renewed by the county’s elected officials.

LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tia Waddle for $1,075.83 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Jessica Spitz for $714.90 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The El Reno municipal swimming pool inside Legion Park has become an extra popular feature for youth this summer. The slides take on extra use while waiting for parts and a repairman for the splash pad.

The El Reno City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year budget with a unanimous vote during last week’s regular monthly meeting.

City Manager Matt Sandidge provided a look back at the accomplishments the city made during the fiscal year that comes to a close at the end of June. Here are some of the highlights he pointed out in his budget letter to the city council.

A tort claim seeking payment of $175,000 has been leveled against the city of Okarche, Okarche Public Schools, the Okarche Police Department and the Kingfisher County Commissioners.

Nikki Pruitt, founder and director of The Lord’s Harvest, was honored last week by an Oklahoma City television station for her charitable efforts. KFOR TV personality Kent Ogle presented Pruitt with a check for $400 as part of the station’s Pay It Forward campaign.

In consideration of the current economic situation, the Redlands Community College Board of Regents voted to support the administration’s recommendation to not increase tuition for a sixth consecutive year.