Paxton to push hemp legislation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lonnie Paxton will carry legislation intended to help further the development of industrial hemp in Oklahoma to the Senate after it easily passed in the House.
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Bicycle rider hurt after auto collision
A 30-year-old El Reno man was taken to the hospital with what police said were serious injuries after the bicycle he was riding collided with a vehicle.
Rukes honored by state VFW
El Reno High School teacher Brian Rukes was honored as runnerup in the Oklahoma VFW Teacher of the Year honors. Rukes was nominated by VFW Post 382 Auxiliary President Nancy Salsman for his work on Remembering the 44 Memorial.
In the Super Tuesday spotlight
Marty Hall said he got a call from the producers of Fox and Friends asking if they could report live from Sid’s Diner on Tuesday morning.
Hall said he asked why they chose the diner he founded and has operated for years with his family in downtown El Reno.
Wastewater records tampering alleged, charges expected
Two weeks ago, the city of El Reno received a tip that an employee of the firm it uses to operate the town’s water and wastewater systems was falsifying records related to wastewater.
Public Records - March 1
DIVORCES GRANTED
Andrea Nicole Gee vs. Jason Riley Gee.
Hannah Marie Weldon vs. Brandon Lawrence Weldon.
Ronald D. Wright vs. Cember D. McCurry.
John Girten vs. Amanda Bowers.
Annalisa Rose Wilder vs. Jessie Earnest Lee Wilder.
Deborah Janelle Huddleston vs. Alonzo Clark Huddleston.
State’s presidential primary vote Tuesday
While Oklahoma’s presidential preference primary is on March 3, early voting began on Thursday and goes through Saturday.
Great-grandmother seeks educational opportunity for at-risk children
Born in 1952, Linda Lewis did not envision being a caretaker for two young children during her golden years.
Fairgrounds bids please commissioners
Canadian County commissioners were pleased with the bids they opened last week concerning the first phase of construction on the new fairgrounds.
Ida’s Law headed to full House vote
Legislation named for an El Reno woman who has been missing since June 30, 2015, is headed to the full House after winning uanimous committee support.