March 2020

El Reno McDonald’s providing free dinners to kids

6 years ago By News Staff

Body To ease the economic pain, the Golden Arches are making sure kids get a free meal. From March 23-27, El Reno McDonald’s will provide free dinners to kids ages 14 and younger, no questions asked. The idea came from Brian LaPat, owner and operator.

Hofmeister to propose state shutter schools rest of year

6 years ago By Glen Miller

Body Kansas closed schools last week for the remainder of the 2019-20 term due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrators in Oklahoma are expected to do the same.

Statewide filing period for offices opens April 8

6 years ago By News Staff

Body The statewide candidate filing period begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, said Wanda Armold, secretary of the Canadian County Election Board.

Centennial Health to open in ER

6 years ago By Ray Dyer

Body El Reno has a new health care clinic and a provider with a familiar face.

Mobile Meals to start doubling up on deliveries

6 years ago By Shane Smith

Body El Reno’s Mobile Meals is going into overdrive starting Monday.

Coronavirus concerns high in rural areas of Oklahoma, say health officials

6 years ago By Brian Brus Osu News Service

Body Health officials are warning rural communities to be just as cautious as more densely populated areas in their response to the spread of COVID-19.

El Reno schools to pay full-time employees during break

6 years ago By Glen Miller

Body While some other districts in the state may be scrambling to determine ways to pay non-certified personnel during the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, El Reno Public Schools has its employees breathing a bit easier.

ERPS custodian Hayes sprays down a table

Local churches keeping the faith through social media, online outlets as doors remain closed

6 years ago By Shane Smith

Body While the doors to local churches may be closed because of the threat of the virus known as COVID-19, it doesn’t mean people of faith are not staying connected.

C&A Gov. Wassana orders tribal offices, all Lucky Star Casinos to close; employees will get paychecks

6 years ago By News Staff

Body Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Gov. Reggie Wassana said a state of emergency exists in the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes as a result of the threat of COVID-19.

West cancels jail visits in response to COVID-19

6 years ago By News Staff

Body Canadian County Sheriff Chris West canceled all jail visitation last week and changed procedures for how attorneys and inmates meet in response to COVID-19.