March 2022

A former project manager at El Reno’s wastewater treatment plant has been sentenced to two years of federal probation and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to violating the Clean Water Act.

U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin rendered the sentence against Kenneth Fulton, now of Bartlesville, Feb. 22 in a case that was filed in March 2021 in the Western District of Oklahoma.

The maximum sentence Goodwin could have assessed against Fulton was up to two years in prison, a year of supervised release and a fine of $250,000.

United Way of Canadian County wrapped up its 2021 campaign and raised a total of $190,272 to be invested on behalf of donors to help meet the community’s health and human service needs.

“During a challenging campaign year, we are humbled to have received such remarkable community support,” said Jan Foreman, United Way of Canadian County 2021 Advisory Board president.

“We are thankful for the generosity of our donors who are helping us to ensure that our Partner Agencies can continue to give the gift of life to thousands of Canadian County residents in need.”

With seventh-ranked Piedmont determined to limit El Reno High School’s guard play in the Class 5A Girls West Region 4 Championship, the Indians were forced to look elsewhere for points in the clutch.

And head coach Jennifer Douglas knew just where to look – in the paint.

Sisters Pauline and Janae Black-Harmon combined for eight of the team’s 14 points in the fourth period of El Reno’s 50-41 win over the Wildcats. The victory secured the Indians their fourth regional title since 2017 and the second in a row.

A third-period scoring drought proved costly for El Reno High School’s boys basketball team in a rematch with Suburban Conference rival Carl Albert in the Class 5A West Region 4 Championship.

The Indians went the final 3:43 of the third period without a point to spearhead the second-seeded Titans 49-30 revenge win over El Reno.

The loss was the first of the postseason for seventh-seeded El Reno, which slipped to 14-11 on the year. The Indians now advance to the Class 5A West Area I consolation semifinals needing back-to-back wins to earn a trip to state.

From concurrent enrollment classes and Oklahoma’s Promise to the enhancement of STEM degree programs, Redlands Community College students see and appreciate the value of Oklahoma’s investment in higher education.

Several of these students recently traveled to the state Capitol for Higher Education Day to meet with legislators and advocate for continued legislative support for Oklahoma’s colleges and universities.

After jumping out to an early 5-0 lead, El Reno High School’s baseball team uncorked a six-run fifth inning to help secure an 11-1 road win over Rush Springs in the 2022 spring opener.

El Reno never trailed, scoring four runs in the first inning and one in the second.

Rush Springs’ lone run came in the bottom of the third.

Gabe Compton started on the hill for the Indians and got the win, allowing the one run off three hits over 3 2/3 innings.

The right-hander struck out six and walked two batters.

Oklahoma school libraries would be required to purchase “age-appropriate” materials as determined by local communities, rather than relying on standards set by national organizations, under legislation that has received committee approval.

Maple February Citizenship Award recipients, front row from left, Jake Wells, pre-kindergarten; Kennedy Prince, first grade; Jaci Pitchford, third grade; Elizabeth Wilkerson, second grade; and Legend Gatz, kindergarten; back row, Zoey Pawnee, fifth grade; Adison Steffler, sixth grade; Brantlie Charmasson, seventh grade; Cheyenne Kubicek, eighth grade; and Lane Hudson, fourth grade.

Scoring on all of its on-goal chances, El Reno High School’s girls soccer team opened the 2022 season with a 4-0 road win over U.S. Grant.

The Indians and Generals were tied 4-all in total shots, but El Reno was able to capitalize on its attempts. Meanwhile, U.S. Grant was stymied on all its shots with saves by EHS keeper Kinley Golden.

El Reno led 2-0 at the half as Bri Vickers scored twice off assists from Joey Lierle and Ruby Vazquez. The Indians added two more in the final 40 minutes, both unassisted by senior Caroline Huber.

El Reno High School’s boys soccer team kicked off the 2022 season on a somber note, dropping a 6-0 road decision to U.S. Grant.

The Indians were outshot 20-7 by the Generals, who held a 16-4 edge in shots on goal. El Reno had two players share time in net, with Angel Gonzalez allowing four goals and recording seven saves. Eduardo Alvarez allowed two goals and had three saves.

El Reno’s offense was led by Edgar Garcia and Angel Martinez with two shots each. Anthony DePaz, Jamie Lopez and John Standingwater added a shot each.