July 2024

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 600 people attended the 36th Annual Sovereignty Symposium last month. Most were wearing T-shirts or carrying tote bags bearing a colorful image created by Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal citizen Brent Learned.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 80 laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt went into effect July 1.  A law that targets undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma was intended to go into effect, but has been blocked by a federal court.

Body A one-day cooking class for youth is coming to El Reno at the Canadian County Oklahoma State University Extension Center.

Body 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.

Body 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. He was a 1983 graduate of Minco High School.