May 2020

This is the third installment in a series looking back at El Reno Public Schools efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his classroom at Etta Dale Junior High for just the second time since leaving for spring break back in March, Tyler Hill could tell there was a different vibe in the building.

As work continues to replace the Rock Island overpass, detours will be in use during the construction, expected to take more than a year, said reports from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Rodney Haydon was digging in the dirt and planting the flowers he had bought his wife for Mother’s Day when he got a call from El Reno Superintendent Craig McVay.

In a life marked at a young age by a tragedy that shook the state, Brooks Douglass forgave but never forgot.

After two months of being closed to the public, the Canadian County Courthouse will resume its operations Monday — with some adjustments. Canadian County District Judge Jack McCurdy issued an administrative order that sets out guidelines for reopening the courthouse, closed since mid-March.

Friday, May 15 was observed as National Police Memorial Day. This day was set aside by Congress in 1962 to honor the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties.

El Reno’s Bradleigh Baker will be among the 100 Oklahoma Academic All-Staters featured in a OETA Public Television broadcast Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.

Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recognizes longtime volunteer Jeff Coan. For nearly five years, Coan has served as a CASA, speaking up for the best interests of two brothers in the child welfare system.

Wesley United Methodist Women donated more than 500 diapers and sanitary wipes to Youth and Family Services. Pictured from left, Donna Stirman, Lillian Ray, Pat Stephens and Jaylin Davison. The drive started in late March. YFS is still accepting diaper donations.

Etta Dale Junior High Honor Society would like to welcome its newest members. Honorees are chosen based on academic achievement and include the top 5 percent of seventh-graders and top 10 percent of eighth-graders according to grade point average.