September 2021

Body A group of people involved in the million-dollar renovation of Memorial Stadium gathered last week to celebrate the improvements. A few hours later they learned the El Reno High School football game scheduled for Friday night would be canceled because of COVID.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Researchers from the University of Oklahoma and OU Health have detected a major increase of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage samples collected in the state’s metropolitan areas, which predicted the current surge in COVID-19 cases across the city and the state as a whole.

Body Take away a horrific start and El Reno High School’s softball team outplayed and outscored Guthrie in the first game of a key District 5A-2 matchup at the Ashbrook North complex.

Body The Indians, ranked 10th in Class 5A, were on the road against Duncan last week, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Demons, who are ranked 15th in the same poll. EHS was slated to be home on Tuesday to play Chickasha.  

Body LAWSUITS American Express National Bank vs. Suzy Hodge for $9,209 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Lucia Wyant for $1,773.88 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Shana E. Pettigrew for $2,399.

Body Thursday’s cancellations put a damper on the atmosphere surrounding the rivalry game with Piedmont as final touches on the historic makeover of Memorial Stadium were being wrapped up. “I think we are about 95 percent complete now.

Body Record attendance estimated at more than 20,000 people came to last week’s 67th Annual Canadian County Free Fair. The fair was held Aug. 23-28 at the new Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.

Body Canadian County commissioners have officially approved applying for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The county is eligible for $28 million. “This is taking that first step,” District 1 Commissioner Marc Hader said. “This doesn’t obligate us for anything.

Body Banner School FFA member Charli Kinder keeps a firm grip on her heifer while showing to the judge during the recent Canadian County Free Fair.

Body LGI Homes recently donated $4,000 to The Lord’s Harvest. The firm is building homes in the Crimson Lake Estates development near Lake El Reno. Nikki Pruitt, founder and director of The Lord’s Harvest food ministry, called the donation a wonderful gift.