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OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate unanimously approved a measure on Monday that would allow personal care aides to perform a wider scope of in-home health-care services under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Just a little time remains for registered voters in Canadian County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the March 2 Calumet School Special Bond Election and the City of Yukon ONG Special Election, according to Canadian County Election Board Secretary Wanda Armold.

LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Linda Ochoa for $1,015.09 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Rebecca Shurrum for $1,448.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

In the coming weeks and months, El Reno High School will host a prom, and spring sports such as soccer, softball, golf, tennis and baseball will be available for students to enjoy. That news was offered last week by School Superintendent Craig McVay during the El Reno Live program.

Lt. Dane Holland, USAF, landed a T6 Texan 2 at El Reno Regional Airport last week. The landing was no doubt special for Holland, a 2015 El Reno High School graduate, as well as the local airport.

A 19-year-old man was taken into custody after El Reno police concluded a months-long drug investigation. Assistant Police Chief Major Kirk Dickerson said James Dylan Leiter was arrested on numerous drug complaints after police served a search warrant on his home at 809 Amity Lane.

Strong northerly winds whipped up Lake El Reno last week as evidenced by the whitecaps.

A bill that will increase the number of authorized driver testing exam locations has been presented in the House of Representatives.

A stroll down the pharmacy aisle at the local grocery store will bring consumers face to face with a wide array of vitamin and mineral supplements. People have been told such products are the key to good health, right? Not necessarily.

MUNICIPAL COURT Elijah Blue Ervin, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295. Cheyenne Yeakey, Yukon, failure to appear warrant, $295. Lonnie Lee Monaco, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295. Stephanie Crone, El Reno, dog at large, $145. Geneva Kay Gililland, El Reno, speeding, $165.