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The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to people who may be approached by scam artists.

The sheriff's office said a new scam targeting individuals wanting them to purchase eBay cards, gift cards or similar cards is being reported.

These scams involve using sheriff’s office emails to target victims into purchasing various cards and providing the card numbers to the scammers. These emails are spoofed and are not from the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Taylor Dawn Isbell, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $145.

James Wesley Welch, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $145.

Timothy Leon McBrayer, Clinton, speeding, $165.

Luis Saul Moreno Reyes, El Reno, speeding, $185.

Chance Bell, Atoka, driving under suspension, $395.

Aaron Lee Ash, El Reno, speeding and inattentive driving resulting in collision, $340.

Jarrod R. Brown, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295

LAWSUITS

El Reno Carnegie Library has a ton of stuff for the community to enjoy and El Reno Public Schools is on the verge of having its largest enrollment ever. And if you ever wanted to drive a school bus, your ship just came in.

This bit of information came out of last week’s El Reno Now gathering. The monthly event is hosted by Mayor Matt White and School Superintendent Matt Goucher.

The breakfast event raised more than $450 for The Lord’s Harvest as well, as dozens turned out for the gathering at the Public Safety Center off SW 27th Street.

The influx of special interest money into Oklahoma politics has taken center stage.

Across the nation, there are similar stories. Political candidates and office holders have changed the way they not only run races but represent their constituents in many cases.

That may not necessarily be for the best.

During a recent town hall meeting at Redlands Community College, Congressman Frank Lucas said the time has come for campaign finance reform.

The 68th Annual Canadian County Free Fair wrapped up its four-day run over the weekend as good weather brought out a large crowd on the final night.

The fair included midway food and fun, crafts, vendors, a wide range of contests for residents, livestock judging and barrel racing.

Some 54.35 percent of voters cast yes votes in Banner’s school bond election.

However, the proposed $6 million bond issue to fund a building addition failed because a 60 percent majority is required to pass a school bond in Oklahoma.

With nine polling places reporting results Aug. 23, there were 331 votes for the proposition and 278 votes against the proposition.

Another 35 yes votes were needed to approve the Banner Public Schools (BPS) bond project.

The bull at the center of a bullfighting exhibition to close out the 2022 El Reno Wranglers Open Rodeo didn’t seem to appreciate getting leaped over, taking out its frustration on one of the fighters.

Pictured are the mutton bustin' winners from the 2022 El Reno Wranglers Open Rodeo held over the weekend at the Denny-Crump Arena.

Hayes Ferguson, far right, was named the winner. His brother, Wager, middle, was second and Oakley Collet was third.

OKLAHOMA CITY — When a fresh wound occurs, cells rush to produce collagen, which aids healing. But sometimes this process goes awry, resulting in one of two extremes: insufficient healing or excessive scar tissue.

Thanks to a recent discovery at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, researchers now have a better grasp on the cause.

“It’s a delicate balance,” said OMRF scientist Lorin Olson, Ph.D., who led the study published this month in the journal Cell Reports.

“Everything must work just right for proper wound healing to take place.”

LAWSUITS

Scott W. Davis vs. Lane’s Towing Service LLC for $30,000 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Navy Federal Credit Union vs. Elizabeth D. Nieto for $13,924.76 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

John Deere Financial vs. Shelby M. Winter for $10,935.99 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Great American Insurance Company vs. Caprock Ranch & Cattle LLC for $40,291 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.