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Road officially renamed in Richland growth area

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To prepare for a new rural housing development, Canadian County has renamed sections of a road northwest of Yukon.

Canadian County commissioners, at their final meeting of 2022, voted 3-0 to approve a resolution “authorizing changing the name North Richland Road to Schien Road and N.W. 129th Street for 9-1-1 addressing purposes.”

Public Records - 1/7/2023

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LAWSUITS

Discover Bank vs. Christina Anderson for $37,801.84 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Adolfo Espinoza Rodriguez for $118,541.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lots 1-5, Block 16, Fair Addition, El Reno.

Binford Supply LLC vs. First Class Fence for $55,434.11 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Joseph N. Dixon for $17,053.39 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Honors, festivals highlight spring, summer

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As 2022 continued to roll on, some new leaders were elected and top honors were presented to some top students. El Reno would continue to celebrate with annual festivals and events dedicated to fried onion hamburgers, classic cars and fast boats. This is the second part of our Looking Back series on the year that was.

May 2022

Canadian County commissioners were expected to decide on how to distribute the county’s $28.8 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation during an open meeting, Commissioner David Anderson said.

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County to get larger VA clinic

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Two years after an outpatient health clinic for military veterans opened in Canadian County, plans for a much larger facility have been announced.

Because of steady growth and more veterans becoming eligible for benefits, the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System will open a VA “mega-clinic” featuring dental services in Yukon.

“We have a smaller clinic in Yukon right now,” Director Wade Vlosich said.

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Broadband workshop set for Jan. 19

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Municipal League, Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host the Internet for All: Oklahoma Local and Tribal Coordination Workshop in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Public Records - 1/4/2023

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LAWSUITS

PennyMac Loan Services LLC vs. Darren Martin for $201,110.27 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 11, Block 1, Savannah Estates Addition Section 1, Oklahoma City.

Jeffrey and Melinda Reuter Farms LLC vs. Raw Crude Oil and Gas LLC for alleged damages in an amount to be determined at trial.

Ruby Jane Lenhart and Tiffany Sue Breshears vs. Eric Duane Rogers for an amount in excess of $75,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

Baskets of blessings

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Two years ago, Donna Dyer said she received a phone call from then Mayor Matt White.

“He said, ‘Donna, there are COVID relief funds available soon, collect information for a grant application telling how COVID has affected Blessing Baskets,’” Dyer said, recalling the conversation.

Dyer said she and Blessing Baskets treasurer Debbie Denwalt met with White and City Manager Matt Sandidge.

The meeting resulted in a “great blessing” for the El Reno charitable organization.

Bryan King grins after taking a pie to the face

Unexpected news events greeted 2022

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The year 2022 arrived, just as many expected. Some of the stories that were reported during the first few months of the new year might be considered routine. Meetings, announcements, etc.

But there were other matters and happenings that took us by surprise. Here’s the first part of our series “Looking Back.”

January

With construction complete on Phase 1 of the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, county commissioners approved a plan to refinance some $13.25 million in debt – at a lower interest rate.

Shannon Baier reacts to getting a nasal swab for a COVID-19 test

Paxton to retain floor leadership position, adds committee assignments

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lonnie Paxton will continue to serve in his leadership position as Assistant Majority Floor Leader for the 59th Legislature, along with some new committee assignments.

Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat appointed the Tuttle Republican to serve as chair of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee and vice chair of the Rules Committee.

“I’m honored to once again have the opportunity to serve as Assistant Floor Leader and help guide our caucus and the business of the Senate,” Paxton said.

Lonnie Paxton, Oklahoma Senate (R-District 23)

Public Records - 12/31/2022

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LAWSUITS

Arvest Bank vs. Pamela A. Davis for $3,513.76 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Discover Bank vs. Michael D. Grayson for $3,820.25 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

TD Bank USA N.A. vs. McKinsey Hastings for $581.26 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. David L. Kurtz for $2,056.05 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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