🌱Missing 86-Year-Old Woman Found Safe + Canton Restaurant Closes

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's going on around Oklahoma City today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 36.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Oklahoma City police have located an 86-year-old woman who went missing last week. An Endangered Person Advisory was issued for Erma Peterson after she disappeared near Martin Luther King Avenue last Thursday. Peterson was safely located in Oklahoma City on Tuesday thanks to tips from community members. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. Oklahoma City's popular Canton Restaurant announced that it has closed. The Tse family who owned the restaurant made the announcement on social media Tuesday, citing a readiness to enjoy their retirement. The popular establishment served Chinese food to community members for 51 years. (News On 6)
3. Fire crews are investigating after a fire erupted at a Sonic near 15th Street early Tuesday morning. Investigators believe combustible material left on or near the grill, which was left on when the restaurant closed, sparked the blaze. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire, and no one was injured in the incident. (KFOR Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Moore Rotary Club Meeting At Moore Chamber of Commerce (11:45 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Western Conference Player of the Week. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Police Department is putting the generous donations it received from community members during the holidays back into local neighborhoods. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Fire Department honored the memory of civilian employee Robert Saudia after he lost a battle with COVID-19 last year. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master's degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.