Stitt appoints Newell to RCC Board of Regents
Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Redlands Community College alumna Kass Newell to a seven-year term on the college’s Board of Regents, succeeding Yukon businessman Jim Kitch.
News
Oklahoma official warns federal bill could cause election chaos
In a letter sent to Oklahoma’s two U.S. senators, the secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board warned that an election bill promoted by congressional Democrats “guarantees chaos in our elections.”
Public Records - June 12
LAWSUITS
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Emmett Chrisley for $1,144.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Logan Smith for $892.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Grant eyed by CCHD to help fight COVID-19
The Canadian County Health Department is seeking a federal grant to help local health-care personnel fight the spread of COVID-19 and improve public health.
Canadian County officials will apply for the Community Health Workers for COVID-19 Response and Resilient Communities Grant.
Punch it!
People are ready to get together.
That was the indication as thousands turned out for the 23rd Annual A Small Town Weekend.
Population gains to generate new state Senate seat
Population gains in Canadian County will mean the creation of a new Senate seat and El Reno could be on the verge of gaining more of a voice in House races.
Sen. Lonnie Paxton said Senate District 18, currently in Wagoner County in eastern Oklahoma, will be moved to the Yukon and Bethany area.
Land grab
Canadian County commissioners purchased property near the new Expo Center to build a sewage lagoon.
Mustang’s Miller recognized as CVTC Foundation Scholar
Maggie Miller’s school year was unlike most. As a mother of two young children, her balancing act is one worthy of the Big Top.
Miller, 36, of Mustang, began each day with getting her pre-kindergarten and first-grade sons ready for distance learning.
Sexual Assault Victims Right Act becomes law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that requires sexual assault survivors receive information on trauma care sooner has been signed into law.
State Treasurer McDaniel will not seek out re-election
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said he will not seek re-election next year but plans to continue serving as treasurer until his current term ends on Jan. 9, 2023.
“It has been an honor to serve Oklahoma as state treasurer and as a state representative,” McDaniel said.