February 2022

Redlands women struggle with NEO press in home loss

Body Struggling with a full-court press from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Redlands Community College women’s basketball team dropped a 64-55 home game to the Norsemen. The loss moved Redlands to 12-11 on the season and 6-9 in the NJCAA Region 2 standings for sixth place.
Amaia Maxwell tries to shoot over an NEO defender

Cougars split Region 2 outings

Body Redlands Community College men’s basketball team jumped into a tie for sixth place in the NJCAA Region 2 standings with a 78-67 home win over Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The victory came a day after a 74-73 road loss to Western Oklahoma State College.
Elijah Herron slam-dunks the basketball

City to change law firms for legal counsel

Body In March, the Bass Law Firm will become the legal counsel for the city of El Reno. City Manager Matt Sandidge said longtime City Attorney Roger Rinehart will serve in the capacity until March 1.
Roger Rinehart_story

More room to play

Body Redlands Community College has purchased property along South Country Club Road with plans to expand its athletic offerings. At the last RCC Regents meeting, the board voted to purchase approximately 10 acres adjacent to the baseball field on the college campus.
The land behind this sign is being purchased by Redlands

Turning gold into greenbacks

Body Canadian County’s spring youth livestock competition will reach a milestone this week. The 50th annual Canadian County Junior Livestock Show and Sale will be held Feb. 26 through March 4. “It’s the golden anniversary,” Canadian County Fair Board Secretary Brad Tipton said.
Hudson Lockler guides a group of swine competitors through the show ring

Jumping at the dog park

Body El Reno residents, both two- and four-legged, took advantage of the warmer temperatures last week to get out of their homes for some park fun.
Joe Dion holds out a treat for his dog Hunter

District Judge Paul Hesse to seek re-election

Body Judge Paul Hesse said he will seek a second full term as Canadian County district judge. Hesse was appointed to the bench in 2017 by Gov. Mary Fallin following his nomination by the Judicial Nomination Commission.
Paul Hesse_story