June 2022

Body With Lake El Reno in its own backyard, it’s natural to think the El Reno Fire Department would have always housed a dive team in case of emergencies. That’s not always been the case.

Body El Reno moved a step further in the possible quest to build a city-owned Internet network last week when the city council threw its support behind the idea. Council unanimously approved a resolution of support for the city of El Reno to pursue development of the project.

Body A local contractor is the apparent low bidder for a large bridge rehabilitation project in far west Canadian County. OBC Inc., which has offices in Okarche and Edmond, submitted a bid totaling about $36.

Body In consideration of the current economic situation, the Redlands Community College Board of Regents voted to support the administration’s recommendation to not increase tuition for a fifth consecutive year.

Body Holding a seven-run lead and playing under a scorching sun with temperatures hovering near triple digits, El Reno High School head coach Keith Hill had one simple request of his players. “Let’s not go back out in the field again,” said Hill. His players obliged.

Body Services for Raymond (Ray) George Dick of Minco were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Minco, with burial with military honors following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home of Minco.

Body A Canadian County man charged with shooting to death one roommate and injuring a second roommate is expected to enter a blind plea in the case.

Body LAWSUITS Jeff Mason and Kenna Mason vs. Build Xperts LLC and Ovation Custom Homes LLC for an amount in excess of $10,000 for alleged compensatory and punitive damages. PennyMac Loan Services LLC vs. Jordan Hamel for $161,290.

Body As he opened his presentation on what Sunset Drive could become, Michael Hoffner encouraged members of the El Reno City Council and Municipal Planning Commission to “think big.

Body With heavy voting expected for the June 28 primary, Canadian County’s elections chief hopes voters will heed her warning.