Filing period for school board seats starts Dec. 5
Candidates for the Board of Education in 11 Canadian County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5.
News
Canoo plans energize shuttered factory
A shuttered complex along Interstate 40 in east Canadian County will see new life, after electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo announced it was purchasing the property.
El Reno police looking for catalytic converter thieves
El Reno police are looking for a pair of culprits who broke into the yard at Midwest Bus Sales earlier this month and made off with several catalytic converters.
OHP investigating accident which claimed the life of 74 year-old man
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a Calumet man, OHP reports said.
Louis Funck, 74, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident that took place Nov. 18 on Smith Road and South Maple Road in Calumet.
Sapulpa firm lands print job for ’23 ballots
A Sapulpa company will print Canadian County’s election ballots in 2023.
Midwest Printing Co. has been awarded the contract to provide regular, absentee and sample ballots for the Canadian County Election Board.
County commissioners voted 3-0 to award the annual ballot printing contract.
Report: Tulsa schools received millions for racial programs
A new report shows Tulsa Public Schools has received millions of dollars from a national group that claims “white supremacy” is a problem in education.
The report shows only five school districts nationwide received more funding from the highlighted foundations.
Public Records - 11/30/2022
LAWSUITS
UHG I LLC vs. Melanie Feilberg for $2,273.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
UHG I LLC vs. Kenzi Long for $1,252.26 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Douglas’ girls team reloads with new faces, move-in talent
Losing four starters off last year’s Class 5A state runner-up team, head coach Jennifer Douglas understands how people would use the word rebuilding when referring to El Reno High School’s girls basketball team.
Just don’t expect her squad to follow suit.
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting slated for Dec. 3
The Annual El Reno Main Street Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is set for Dec. 3. The parade through downtown will begin at 11 a.m., with the tree lighting at Petree Plaza to begin at dusk.
The theme this year is Blue Christmas.
Cole inducted into OACC Hall of Fame
For more than four decades, Dr. Bill Cole was a valued member of the Oklahoma higher education system, and due to his dedication to students, faculty and staff, he was inducted posthumously into the 2022 Oklahoma Association of Community College Hall of Fame.
