Nuts and bolts of education
With confetti flying and cheers from the crowd of students and dignitaries, El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Matt Goucher cut the ribbon on one of three in-house STEM centers.
August 2023
Schools discuss security after deadly shooting
Week one of high school football in the Oklahoma City metro area was marred by a shooting death at a home opener in Choctaw, at a time school security has been at the forefront of classroom and campus issues.
ICAN survey to assist those fleeing abuse
It’s not a pretty statistic.
Over the past two years, the Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network (ICAN), has seen an almost 20 percent increase in the number of people seeking help, many involved in domestic abuse situations.
No election needed for ward seats
There will be no El Reno City Council elections after the two current office holders were the only candidates to file for the offices. The filing period opened Monday morning and closed late Wednesday afternoon.
Despite heat, fair still considered a success
Heat may have kept the event from breaking an attendance record, but an estimated 18,000 to 19,000 people still came out to the 2023 Canadian County Free Fair. “Under the Big Top” was the theme of the Aug. 23-26 fair hosted by the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
Stopping traffic
City of El Reno employee Eric Wilkerson lowers himself in a bucket lift after changing out a red light on the traffic signal at the intersection of Wade and Rock Island recently.
West announces bid for third term as sheriff
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West said he will seek a third term.
“I’m running for re-election in 2024,” West said. “It’s such an incredible honor to serve as Canadian County sheriff.”
CVTC bond issue would aid county fire departments in training
Fire service has many layers of training/education, which includes thousands of hours throughout one’s career.
First starting with the basics: Firefighter 1 consists of Hose Line Drills, Forcible Entry, Ventilation, Rescue, Extrication and more.
Gary Richard Miller
Celebration of Life for Gary Richard Miller of El Reno will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Richland Nazarene Church, 10825 N. 6th Street, Yukon (corner of West Hefner Road and 6th Street), with Revs. Matthew Lowery and Terry Rohlmeier officiating.
Outstanding Citizen
During the Canadian County Free Fair Family Night festivities, Lynda Landrith of Yukon was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Canadian County Citizen Award.
