June 2022

Body The Fort Reno Visitors Center and Museum has reopened, but could use a little help in the process. Historic Fort Reno Inc. President Marie Hirst said to help keep the doors open, the board needs volunteers and financial support as it recovers from an extended closure.

Body Ron Shamblin goes up the ladder to paint window frames at the historic stables adjacent to the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office. Betty Johnston with Preservation El Reno Inc. said the work is being done to keep the historic structure in good shape.

Body Unlike a year ago when Shanon Eichholz rallied over the final stage to win his division of the Route 66 Triathlon Festival, the El Reno native defended his title over the weekend with everyone else chasing him.

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Body El Reno’s Ashlyn Evans-Thompson dives for a loose ball in the first half of the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association’s (OGBCA) Large School All-State Game over the weekend in Mustang.

Body LAWSUITS Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Laramie Cypert for $1,192.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Bobby Williams for $2,036.35 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Midland Credit Management Inc.

Body The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently released the text of a proposal to suspend patents on COVID-19 vaccines. All WTO members will vote on the proposal in June. The text won’t take effect unless all 164 members sign on.

Body El Reno paid respects to those “who gave all” during the annual Memorial Day observance Monday. Organized by VFW Post 382, the ceremony at the El Reno Cemetery featured moving remarks by an American military hero, Capt. Bob Ford.

Body In a letter to the city council and department heads, El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidge laid out the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 municipal budget.

Body Canadian County has added 11 polling places for the upcoming primary election, after voter registration climbed to nearly 92,000.