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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.