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In a life marked at a young age by a tragedy that shook the state, Brooks Douglass forgave but never forgot.

After two months of being closed to the public, the Canadian County Courthouse will resume its operations Monday — with some adjustments. Canadian County District Judge Jack McCurdy issued an administrative order that sets out guidelines for reopening the courthouse, closed since mid-March.

LAWSUITS Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jamie Cronk for $2,086.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Tara K. Kimble for $6,003.68 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

In the early stages of discussion on how to educate students during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oklahoma State Department of Education put a freeze on grades as of March 18. The move meant El Reno students could not slip below their grade in any class after that date.

El Reno’s municipal government is looking for funds “anywhere and everywhere” after monthly sales tax figures show a 51 percent slide from the same period a year ago.

Riverside School held a parking lot graduation last week for eighth-graders. The students were seated at an acceptable social distance, while parents and relatives watched from their vehicles in the school parking lot.

The recent death of an 18-year-old El Reno woman is being described by police as a “terrible teenage accident.” Maria P. Estrada was riding in a vehicle with a friend on April 25 when she opened the door and jumped from the moving auto, police said. This took place on West Elm.

Canadian County Sheriff Chris West said his office is now offering fingerprint services and Self Defense Act (concealed carry) applications.  West said citizens desiring to use these services will temporarily be required to wear a mask while inside the jail lobby and fingerprint room.

STILLWATER - The food processing sector plays an important role in Oklahoma’s economy, and there is no doubt the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a significant economic impact on the state’s food industry.

LAWSUITS Citibank N.A. vs. Lacey Gann for $3,397.65 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Jamie Ridley for $9,601.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.