June 2021

Body El Reno High School’s Dailey Jennings earned All-American status earlier this month wrestling for Team Oklahoma at the 2021 USA Wrestling 16-and-under National Duals. Formerly known as the Cadet National Duals, the event was held in Westfield, Ind.

Body After a year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, El Reno began hosting youth summer sports camps. The EHS girls basketball program was first up with 56 campers, both boys and girls, taking part in a three-day camp.

Body The Second Annual Canadian Valley Chapter of Quail Forever Fundraising Banquet will be held at the Mustang Community Center on Friday, June 25. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. featuring guest speaker Lacey Swope, meteorologist for an Oklahoma City television station.

Body If the federal government is willing to send the city of El Reno several million dollars, the municipal government is ready to accept it. City council voted 5-0 last week in support of a resolution called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Body El Reno native Alan B. Hollingsworth, MD, has penned another book, this one taking a different direction than his previous works that garnered critical acclaim. NUTSHELL is Hollingsworth’s third book.

Body The street in the 500 block of Amity Lane buckled under the recent high temperatures, according to City of El Reno Streets Superintendent Amy Smith.

Body The roar of engines could be heard for blocks in the downtown area Sunday morning as more than 50 motorcycles rolled through El Reno as part of the 2021 Mother Road Ride/Rally.

Body A new funding formula passed by the Oklahoma Legislature and signed into law will reduce the amount Canadian County receives for road and bridge work, county officials say.

Body Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program will hold a grand opening at their new home, located at 13420 Frisco Road, on Saturday starting at 11 a.m.

Body Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS) and Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) in sending a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the U.S.