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Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 767 visited residents at the Center of Family Love last week. The Council is based out of Sacred Heart Church in El Reno and is the oldest Knights Council in the state.

Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Board of Education has formally approved an agreement that opens the door for the first area police academy. Those who wear badges call it BPOC. It’s short for Basic Peace Officers Certification, and it’s coming to CV Tech’s El Reno Campus in January 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.