This surplus military watercraft made a stop in El Reno last week.
According to the man hauling the craft, it has been used in the making of several movies including Seal Team 6 and GI Jane.
Its destination was unknown.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Oklahoma is hosting a free Wellness on Zoom event featuring Tony Stelter, director of Oklahoma’s 988 contact center, on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
988 is the new 3-digit number that replaces the old 1-800 Suicide Crisis Line that was launched last July 16.
988 is now more than just a suicide crisis line, as people can call with a wide variety of mental health issues.
People can call or text 988 to be connected with a trained behavioral health professional.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced S.5170, which would amend the National Trails System Act to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. Importantly, this legislation incorporates important safeguards to ensure no future potential harm to energy development projects occur as a result of the designation.
In an official legal opinion, Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor says a state law that prohibits religious entities from operating a public charter school likely violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and “therefore should not be enforced,” based on rulings from both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat announced his Republican leadership team for the upcoming 59th Oklahoma Legislature that begins in February.
“I have chosen these individuals to help lead our caucus and work with the committees to ensure we are passing legislation that is in the best interest of Oklahomans,” Treat said.
LAWSUITS
U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Claudia Salazar for $174,631.74 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 1, Block 6, Hunters Springs Phase I Addition, Mustang.
Truist Bank vs. Douglas Andrew Richardson for $65,710.53 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 2, Block 8, Holbrook Estates Addition, El Reno.
Meredith McCurry vs. True 2 You Estate Sales LLC for an amount in excess of $10,000 for alleged damages.
Frontier Chevrolet donated $5,000 to the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office as part of the 2022 Chevy First Responder Program. The funds will be used for any needs of the sheriff’s office that aren’t in the current budget. Pictured are Linda Cosgrove and Stacey Gaylord holding the big check, along with Cameron Scott and Shane Tuck of Frontier Chevrolet, and Sheriff Chris West, Lt. Ed Purcer, Undersheriff Kevin Ward and Sgt. Cody Palmer. (Tribune photographer/Erin Thompson)
MUNICIPAL COURT
Norris Jerome Parks Jr., Norman, speeding, $175.
Jacob Aaron McQuown, Oklahoma City, expired tag and speeding, $360.
Jerald Wayne Fletcher, El Reno, failure to comply, $145.
Oscar Cordova, Hinton, speeding, $185.
Christopher Joseph Birdshead, Yukon, failure to appear warrant, $245.
Christian Lee Scott Schwab, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.
Anthony Blake Perkins, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.
Enjoy the perfect Christmas Trifecta: Sparkles, Sweets and Shopping this Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Patrons can enjoy home tours (Sparkles), desserts (Sweets), and after-hours discounts at several downtown businesses (Shopping).
The event, hosted by Wesley in ACTSion, provides guests a fun evening. Home Tour tickets also include dessert, homemade by members of Wesley United Methodist Church, and available for pickup after touring the Wesley sanctuary and Hall of Trees.
A section of Northwest Expressway was dedicated in memory of Canadian County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Shirley Lanning. Lt. Lanning was killed in a vehicle collision on Feb. 14, 2020, while on duty.
State Rep. Preston Stinson carried a bill in the state Legislature this past session to dedicate the section of State Highway 3 (Northwest Expressway) from Morgan Road to Sara Road as the Lt. Shirley Lanning Memorial Highway.
