August 2023

Redlands Community College women’s soccer team has had a rocky start to the 2023 season with back-to-back losses including a 4-1 setback to Kansas-based Garden City in its home opener.

The Cougars are 0-1 in the NJCAA Region 2 standings after a 4-0 loss to Northern Oklahoma College of Enid.

Amya Lindsay had the lone goal for the Cougars out of five total shots through two matches.

Payton Brickey had three shots, followed by Miya Ingram with two. Jaidya Gonzalez and Bri Spann added a shot each.

CHICKASHA – While he was expecting a fast start on the 104th installment of the U.S. 81 Battle, El Reno High School head football coach Russell Cook admits he was impressed with what his team delivered.

Freshman Kaleb Blackwolf took the game’s opening kickoff back 47 yards and El Reno scored two plays later on a 28-yard run by senior Malachi Nicholson to kick-start a 64-24 win over Chickasha.

The 2023 Canadian County Free Fair held a wide range of events from midway games and rides, barrel racing, food vendors and many exhibits in a variety of categories.

Fort Reno will host two events at the same time at the end of September.

The U.S. Cavalry Association will hold its annual National Cavalry Competition alongside a display of the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall.

Both will be available for visitors to see and experience Sept. 27-30 at the historic fort on the west side of El Reno.

Ten years. It sounds like a long time, except when talking about missing a loved one. There are days when the loss still feels fresh and the heart longs to hold them again.

One local family has chosen to push back by channeling the loss into a fundraising fervor.

Over the past nine years, Team Jennifer Tremblay has raised more than $46,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The team is led by Jennifer’s twin sister, Amanda Elmenhorst, and their aunt, Diane Calderwood.

Jennifer’s children, Camden and Ryne, have also become central members of the team.

A contractor will be paid nearly $100,000 to make heat and air system upgrades before renovations start at Canadian County’s future health department site.

County commissioners awarded a $99,735 contract to Trane Manufacturing for the repair project.

Ezell’s Refrigeration submitted a $125,000 bid proposal.

Heat and air system updates are needed at the 33,000-square-foot, county-owned building at 6100 East Highway 66.

The county health department will pay for renovations inside for its new clinic and offices.

Pictured are some of the first day of school photos from Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Volunteers helped pack food for the recent Blessing Baskets grocery distribution.

Close to 300 boxes filled with food and essential household items were handed out during the event.

WASHINGTON – On Aug. 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to convey his vision for the future of America — one where a person is judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. 

An estimated 250,000 people gathered that day to demand equal rights and opportunity for Black people and to participate in the March on Washington.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Trent Allen Epperson, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.

William Steven Alexander, El Reno, disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer, $1,440.

Dayrah Michelle Yellowfish Elizondo, Oklahoma City, speeding, $165.

Shannon Nicole McGee, Okemah, speeding, $195.

Mason Ethan Bishop, Oklahoma City, expired tag and speeding, $340.

Jeremy Whybark, El Reno, speeding and driving under suspension, $570.

Eva Ann Redhat, Bethany, expired tag, $165.