The annual Scouting for Food Drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 13.
El Reno Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA will be distributing fliers over the next two weeks.
Those church youth groups or other organizations wanting to help distribute fliers should join the Scouts on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Wesley United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. to pick up fliers and maps.
Lisa Yates, president of Old Republic Title Company of Oklahoma, was joined by employees, government officials and members of the community last week celebrating the opening of the firm’s new office in El Reno.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was put on by the El Reno Chamber of Commerce.
The new building at 700 Eagle Circle was decked out in a Halloween theme and guests were treated to a wide variety of refreshments.
At the start of November, the Oklahoma Tax Credit Scholarship program jumped from a $5 million per year cap to $50 million. The increase was approved by the Oklahoma Legislature during the last legislative session.
The program allows for more school choice, especially among low-income families.
The primary focus has been on creating avenues for children to attend private or parochial schools such as Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno.
Parking lots outside two Canadian County government buildings are due a makeover.
County commissioners want to reconstruct parking lots at the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center, 7905 E. State Highway 66, and the Canadian County Assessor’s Office, 200 N. Choctaw.
Walking into a grocery store, most shoppers are focused on their shopping lists to avoid forgetting essential household items. But a positive shopping experience can easily go bad if shoppers put food safety on the back burner. Food safety begins at the grocery store.
By following these guidelines recommended by the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, consumers can have a safe and enjoyable experience while shopping.
Services for Charles Thomas Johnson III will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Pentecostal Church of God, 1108 E. Rogers.
Viewing will be held at New Providence Baptist Church, 401 N. Admire, on Friday, Nov. 5 from noon to 6 p.m.
Charles was born June 30, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nev. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 25, 2021.
Shawn James Scott, 42, of Banner, left this world to be with his Savior on Oct. 27, 2021. He was born July 6, 1979, in Thomas to Tom and Diana Scott.
Funeral services were held Monday at Life.Church in Yukon with Dr. Jeff Hill officiating. A graveside service immediately followed at El Reno Cemetery.
Voters will go to the polls on Nov. 9 to decide who will represent Ward 2 on the El Reno City Council.
Incumbent Bob Ballhorn is being challenged by Peter Stapperfend for the position. The candidate winning the most votes will be elected to serve a four-year term. Ballhorn, 61, currently serves as vice mayor. He said he is running because he wants to help continue the forward momentum he said El Reno is experiencing.
LAWSUITS
Citibank N.A. vs. Rickey Ross for $6,198.65 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Citibank N.A. vs. Jennifer Mikula for $3,406.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Bank of America vs. Dallion James Broomfield for $3,439.87 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Discover Bank vs. Sheryl J. Rainbolt for $7,421.31 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno RIL Credit Union vs. Tyler Weber for $7,535.08 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
While the three teams ahead of them still have some “what if” scenarios to work through in the final week of the regular season, El Reno High School’s football team knows exactly what it needs to do – beat Altus.
El Reno heads into week 10 with a 3-6 overall record, but the Indians are now 3-3 in the District 5A-1 standings after a 33-point win over Southeast.
Chuck Atchison’s team holds the fourth and final playoff ticket from the district and will retain the spot outright with a win over the Bulldogs.
