After Oklahoma Watch debunked a claim that hail explained skyrocketing homeowners insurance rates, Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready — who amplified the hail claims — b
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma technology university announced it has formed a partnership with the Caddo Nation to give its members enhanced training in the renewable energy and construction fields.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, which is based in Okmulgee, said it will work with the Caddo Nation Economic Development Authority to have the new program operational by fall.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide input on the future of transportation across the state. The new edition of the Long-Range Transportation Plan evaluates long-term trends, community needs and emerging technologies to establish transportation priorities through 2050.
MUNICIPAL COURT
David James Marsh, Houston, expired tag, $165.
Beau Allen Strange, Yukon, speeding, $175.
Jesse Gareth Hinsley, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Eyan Robert Hinchey, Okarche, speeding, $165.
Braxton Paul Hagler, Amarillo, expired tag, $165.
Carolyn Joan Farmer, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Mitchell Allen Oliver, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.
Kyle Ryan Williams, Chickasha, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.
Donald Gene Cheatwood, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.
The student population for El Reno Public Schools is growing and the numbers are expected to keep increasing, according to a study done by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.
With growth comes more need for space. That’s why in October, El Reno voters will be asked to consider a school bond issue designed to help address these needs.
“We had them do an audit of our district to see what the growth would be over the next 10 to 15 years and what we would need to handle that growth,” said Superintendent Matt Goucher.
Long before State School Superintendent Ryan Walters demanded Oklahoma public schools feed students for free, El Reno Public Schools was working to do exactly that.
In April, El Reno was notified it had qualified for a program administered by the USDA that would provide every student in the district with free breakfast and lunch during the school year.
Known as the Community Eligibility Provision, the El Reno district was then notified last week that it had been accepted into the five-year program, said Superintendent Matt Goucher.
Okarche’s Irene Krittenbrink is not a member of El Reno American Legion Post 34, but she has one qualification that makes her worthy of any attention given by the organization.
“She’s a veteran and that's good enough,” said El Reno Post Commander Larry Heald.
So as the nation celebrated its 249th birthday, Heald drove across town to honor his fellow Okarche resident on her milestone 100th birthday.
“I’ve lived in Okarche for 48 years and I met her a long time ago. It must have been like 40 years ago,” said Heald.
Centre Theatre for the Arts will present Bright Star, a bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The Centre Theatre is located at 110 S. Bickford.
Performance dates are July 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., with matinee performances on July 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available now and seating is limited.
Drivers with the Porsche Club of America held their 69th Annual Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City.
They stopped at Fort Reno last week to tour the historic site.
Thirty-seven cars covering a wide range of the luxury sports car line were represented.
There were 12 different state car tags showing and two from Canada.
The Canadian County OSU Extension Office is hosting the Central Oklahoma Wheat Conference Aug. 4. There will be two ODAFF CEU credits offered for private pesticide, commercial applicators and research and demonstration.
The conference will be held at the Canadian Valley Technology Center Seminar Room, 6505 East Highway 66.
The event starts at 8 a.m. with Ag Coffee Connections, and the first speaker will kick off at 8:30 a.m.
