November 2021

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

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 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.  

DIVORCES GRANTED 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.