August 2024

Body Students wishing to transfer into El Reno Public Schools for the upcoming year may find there is no vacancy.

Body The total boat count may have been off from what race organizers were expecting but that did not stop Canadian County drivers from showing up and showing off their skills during the 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races.

Body The old caboose located in Mother Road Plaza is one of many historic assets sprinkled through El Reno. Over the past few months, volunteers with Preservation El Reno have worked to improve its appearance and prepare it for visitors.

Body Help with mental health issues will be available 24/7 to Canadian County sheriff’s deputies.Commissioners, at their meeting July 29, approved an agreement between BFAC, LLC and the sheriff’s office to tailor a mobile app for deputies to use “for mental health purposes.

Body A cereal drive helped Wesley United Methodist Church celebrate the sixth year since the creation of the Blessing Boxes.

Body The Red Dirt Golf Scramble was held at Crimson Creek Golf Course last month.The event honored the Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow being held this weekend.

Body El Reno High School Principal Tim Pounds accepts a plaque from Preservation El Reno’s Mary Hunt at the July El Reno School Board meeting.The plaque honored the efforts of the high school and district staff to preserve EHS’ main high school building, which is over 100 years old.

Body For years, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has collected Oklahomans’ personal medical information via patient-discharge data.An agency spokesperson has acknowledged that practice has been in place for years.

Body During extreme summer heat, a properly operating vehicle air conditioning system can be more than just a pleasant convenience.Maintaining a comfortable driving environment reduces fatigue, which can play an important part in driver alertness and vehicle safety.

Body Another pro-life American has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of violating a federal crime that for years went largely ignored by authorities.