July 2024

The Olympics are coming to El Reno.Well, in a smaller and not so official version at least.On the same day as the opening ceremonies for the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris (July 26), the 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races kicks off its three-day run at Lake El Reno.“In the spirit of the Olympics on...

SOUTHWESTEllsworth: July 7.Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and murky.Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, shad and worms around flats, main lake and points.Fort Cobb: July 6.Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and stained.Blue,...

Despite rain earlier in the day, thousands of residents lined the banks of Lake El Reno for the city’s annual fireworks display on the Fourth of July.El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff said the 15-minute show featured approximately 1,400 shots in total and cost $25,000 to put on.

OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 600 people attended the 36th Annual Sovereignty Symposium last month.

Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) welcomed its newest volunteers.Lisa Rohwer, Rose Miller and Leah Graves made the commitment to give their time to help abused and neglected children in their communities.Associate District Judge Bob Hughey swore in the three new...

Judge Barbara Hatfield will receive the Award of Judicial Excellence during the Oklahoma Bar Association’s 120th Annual Meeting. The event is set for July 10-12 at the Embassy Suites in Norman. The award is one of 18 to be given to recipients from across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 80 laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt went into effect July 1.

A one-day cooking class for youth is coming to El Reno at the Canadian County Oklahoma State University Extension Center.There are four chances to take the one-day class for children ages 6 years to 10 years old, either Tuesday, July 16 or Wednesday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 24 or Thursday,...

MARRIAGE LICENSESCaleb Scott Saxton, 28; Kaina Mendoza Valenzuela, 27.Michael Douglas Jacobs, 32; Bethany Leigh Northington, 29.Jason Ives Lashley, 35; Kayla Daris Garver, 36.Steven Ray Breshears, 37; Audra Michelle Myers, 45.Richard Robbins, 29; Kristina Kay Blevins, 31.Reed Michael Kessler, 23;...

Memorial services for Dwayne LeRoy Stevens of Minco were held Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Dwayne died July 1, 2024, at his home. He was born July 31, 1964, in Mesa, Ariz.