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An investigation into possible drug dealing culminated last week with the arrest of eight people, said El Reno Assistant Police Chief Maj. Ken Dickerson.

Police said the investigation began in November. On Dec. 16, El Reno officers along with the Canadian County Special Operations Team served search warrants at 816 S. Williams and 118 South L.

The warrants were served in the “early morning hours.”

Reports said the search at both residences turned up suspected illicit narcotics and firearms.

LAWSUITS

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jimmy McKee for $1,063.22 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Bobby Lawless for $1,518.47 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Amanda Day for $1,702.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Galaxy International Purchasing LLC vs. Erika Jaggie for $1,228.09 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Area youth got an early Christmas gift, better yet several gifts, thanks to the efforts of the El Reno Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 151.

Nineteen boys and girls were taken on a shopping spree at the El Reno Walmart as part of the Christmas with a Cop program, which started locally 11 years ago.

“Making the kids happy every year is what this is all about,” said lodge president Kendon Varner, a master patrol officer with the El Reno Police Department.

Growing in popularity, esports is providing opportunities for students to get involved at a scholarly level opposed to traditional sports in schools.

It may also be a big help in keeping some kids in school who otherwise could drift away.

According to the National Education Association website at nea.org, the explosive growth of esports was driven by student interest as 90 percent of teens play video games.

Oklahoma has become a hot spot for filmmakers, and Redlands Community College is giving more students the opportunity to pursue careers in this growing field. Redlands has signed an agreement with United Kingdom-based Coleman Television to provide student internships and to assist in the development of digital video and audio production training micro-credentials and a Certificate of Mastery.

El Reno High School’s cheer and pom squad performed a holiday-themed halftime show during last week’s home basketball games with Piedmont.

From Rebecca Darby’s kindergarten class:

Dear Santa,
Please eat my cookies. I would like a remote control car for Christmas, wait, no, two remote control cars. One for me and one for my brother. I also want a puppy because mine is already broken. I also want a toy that shoots stuff out of it and something more bigger like a toy Santa, wait, two Santas.
Love, Layton

Dear Santa,
I want you to eat my cookies please. I would like a bike for Christmas.
Love, Presley

LAWSUITS

Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Jeff Waddle for $3,149.45 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Chelsea Palmer for $2,168.57 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Jeffrey Nichols for $2,159.61 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Brian Hall for $5,692.57 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Municipal Judge Richard Lewis ended his more than 45-year career with the city of El Reno in grand fashion last week, administering the oath of office to a new mayor as well as three new members of the city council.

Lewis said it was an “honor” to serve the El Reno community for such an extended period. He said he had worked for numerous city managers as well as with a number of police chiefs and literally dozens of city council members.

Lewis will be replaced on the municipal bench by Jennifer King. The new municipal judge will be sworn into office in January.

An energy company planning to drill near a livestock barn owned by El Reno Public Schools will have to redirect its efforts or pay more money.

The El Reno Public School Board voted unanimously to reject a request by Revolution Resources II LLC and Revolution Operating Company LLC for a sub-surface easement deal with the district.

“I would make a motion to reject the lease agreement as presented,” said school board member Curtis Blanc.