August 2020

Body El Reno’s Elks Lodge recently helped land a $2,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant for Blessing Baskets. Brien Detamore of the Elks presented the grant funds to Rodney Knowles and Donna Dyer of Blessing Baskets.

Body Oklahoma highway bridge conditions are making the grade by moving from among the worst in the nation to the head of the class, achieving Top 10 status for the first time by ranking ninth, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.

Body In the middle of August, it’s probably safe to say most people aren’t thinking about staying warm. But most people aren’t firemen, or Jonathan Strahorn.

Body El Reno’s Grascar Racing kicked back into full throttle last week with racing at the group’s track inside Adams Park North.The racing drew 48 vehicles often driving in close quarters. According to the group’s schedule, the flag drops on racing Saturday, Aug. 15 at high noon.

Body The new Canadian County Fairgrounds Show Arena and Expo Center will each have upgraded electrical service, but it will come with a cost.

Body Juanita Elms had some unsettling news from her doctor. She was going to need some further tests. Still, the 83-year-old offered to cook dinner for her friend that Tuesday evening, Aug. 4. But Charlie Sanders, 91, was not having it.

Body The load being hauled by this semi was a bit too tall Monday as the driver tried to pass under the railroad overpass on Sunset Drive. Police said a pedestrian guard rail was damaged slightly. No significant damage was immediately apparent to the railroad crossing bridge.

Body El Reno municipal employees will return to a normal work schedule after the city council agreed to end its furlough program that has been in place for about four months.

Body A fundraiser is planned to help a single mother who is battling breast cancer. Nancy Salsman said the event will be Aug. 22 at the El Reno VFW Post 382, with proceeds helping Tanya Wilson. Wilson works at a local law firm and helps manage the Elks Lodge.

Body El Reno police were called to the area of East Foreman and North Donald on Aug. 9, just before 2 a.m., after reports of gunshots as well as a possible stabbing. Police said when officers arrived they found a large group of people.