November 2021

A former county emergency manager faces a criminal felony charge, accused of stealing from his former employer.

Prosecutors in April 2020 filed a single count of embezzlement against former Canadian County emergency manager Troy Steven Mead, 48, in a case that saw an arrest warrant issued at that time but which remained dormant until mid-October, court records show.

Authorities at that time arrested the former county employee, who posted a $5,000 bond Oct. 15.

During World War II, on April 9, 1942, 75,000 United States soldiers and Filipino soldiers were surrendered to Japanese forces after months of battling in extreme climate conditions. 

Soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese forces began the invasion of the Philippines. The capture of the Philippines was crucial to the Japanese. It would bring them one step closer to the control of the Southwest Pacific.

The Texas-based Monster Truck Wars performed to sellout crowds over the weekend at the Canadian County Expo Center.

It was the first time the series has been to the county.

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Lindsey Michelle Beets Root vs. Clinton Clay Root.

Ronda Jo Kemerley-Norman vs. David Thomas Norman.

Alyxis Shae Nowlin vs. Tyler Nowlin.

James Edward Franken vs. Kami Rhanee Franken.

Kayla Anne Johnson vs. Wesley Shane Johnson.

Jason Burge vs. Megan Burge.

Sheryl Jean Jackson vs. Jerry Lee Jackson.

Larry N. Linville vs. Geronima V. Linville.

Chelese Harrison vs. Jason Harrison.

Crystal Nacole Trammell vs. Arron Wayne Trammell.

Cynthia Gabrish vs. Loggan Johnson.

Dozens of people lined Bickford and Rock Island in downtown El Reno Sunday to celebrate the men and women who served this nation in the military during the annual Canadian County Veterans Day Parade.

This was the 10th year for the colorful event that featured more than 40 parade entries, according to El Reno Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Karen Nance.

The chamber created the Veterans Day Parade.

While some see this week’s Class 5A bi-district round of the playoffs as a tall order for El Reno High School’s football team, Indians head coach Chuck Atchison sees it as an opportunity – one not many thought EHS would get.

After an 0-5 start, El Reno enters the postseason for a fourth year in a row with a “David vs. Goliath” battle against five-time defending state champion Carl Albert.

“With the season we have had so far, we are happy to be in the playoffs. Sure, we would love to be in a higher position but we are also glad to be in the postseason,” said Atchison.

ALTUS – With the Altus Bulldogs having reverted back to their old-school ball control, clock-chewing offense, El Reno High School’s football team was forced to make the most of every possession.

After a first-half scare, that’s exactly what the Indians did, putting up 28 points over the final two periods en route to a 42-7 road win over the Bulldogs.

The victory was the first in Altus for head coach Chuck Atchison as El Reno closed the regular season with a 4-6 overall record. The Indians also took the fourth-place playoff ticket from District 5A-1 with a 4-3 mark.

In the only scheduled regular-season meeting, Calumet High School’s boys basketball team defeated Union City 83-43 in the rivalry series between the two Canadian County small schools.

Calumet improved to 2-0 on the season and in the Washita Valley Conference standings, while Union City slipped to 0-2 for the year and 0-1 in WVC games.

The Chieftains shot 54 percent from the field, scoring 20 or more points in three of the four periods.

Fueled by seven made three-point baskets and a staunch defense, Calumet High School’s girls basketball team defeated Union City 57-29 to remain unbeaten on the season.

Calumet improved to 2-0 on the season and in the Washita Valley Conference standings, while the Tigers dropped to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the league.

Calumet was 7-of-21 from behind the 3-point arc for 33 percent, while closing the game with a 39 percent overall shooting percentage. Brie Myers made three of those treys, followed by Allie Harris with two and one each from Lilly Thomas and McKinley Stilley.