When Craig McVay was appointed to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Board, he says he knew he was going to make tough decisions that affected the future of athletes.
Never did the El Reno superintendent imagine that in his first year on the board he would have to help make the call that ended the season for thousands of student-athletes across the state – with more than 100 of those being his own.
El Reno Public School buildings will remain closed the remainder of the 2019-20 term due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The district will be following the order of the Oklahoma State Board of Education to shutter all school buildings through the week of May 8-15.
The state board voted 7-0 Wednesday morning to amend its March 16 ruling that closed schools through April 6. The board also voted to waive the state mandated 180 days of in-school instruction.
Canadian County commissioners last week tabled a proposal to help fund a proposed roundabout at SH 66 and Banner Road.
The county’s share, $94,000, would fund the design work on the roundabout, said Commissioner Marc Hader.
“It would get us in the queue to get this done, possibly within this calendar year,” Hader said.
Commissioners David Anderson and Jack Stewart said they did not have enough information about the proposal.
For more than 30 years, El Reno has celebrated Fried Onion Burger Day the first Saturday in May.
But not this year.
COVID-19 is disrupting plans all over town. Events, parties and concerts have been postponed because of the virus that has violently assaulted the world. So it was only a matter of time until Burger Day joined the list.
Last week, the Main Street board of directors voted unanimously to postpone the 32nd Annual Burger Day Festival indefinitely.
Shana Ford, Main Street director, said putting the festival off was the only option.
After further discussion with Gov. Kevin Stitt and health officials, Redlands Community College will extend online only classes through April 10.
College offices and services will be open during regular business hours with limited staffing in order to maintain operations and be available to assist students as needed.
While Oklahoma school districts will be closed until April 6, concurrent classes will continue online.
As the news of the virus and a downturn of our economy is reported with increasingly depressing predictions, it would be wise to revisit the past for instructions on how to proceed.
With the onset of both World Wars I and II, the nation was required to tighten its collective belt and a program of rationing was initiated.
When my father was stationed at the Pentagon, his letters to his parents speak of his offer to send them his coffee and sugar vouchers so shortages were a daily reality.
OKARCHE - Due to the increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities, the Center of Family Love (CFL) is taking extreme precautionary measures to protect its 130 intellectually and physically disabled residents from coming in contact with potential carriers of COVID-19.
As of Monday, March 16, the nonprofit organization closed its doors to all visitors, including family, volunteers and supporters, until further notice.
El Reno High School’s boys basketball team landed four players, including three underclassmen, on the 2020 All-Suburban Conference Team released last week.
The team has traditionally been announced following the conclusion of the Class 5A state tournament, but with championships from Class 2A through 6A on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the boys coaches opted to release the team.
Suburban Conference girls coaches, as of Monday, were still holding to the league rule of after the state tourney.
At Swadley’s, you can still dine-in. If you’d rather not, you can order online at swadleys.com or pull up to the drive-thru. Swadley’s also offers curbside pickup or home delivery through Postmates.
Get a Country Boy barbecue sandwich with two sides (fries, mashed potatoes, etc.) and a drink, all for $12.79. Choose between these meats (no ribs): sliced or chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, hot links, turkey or ham.
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