October 2024

Body A man who said his name is Nick walked through El Reno last week, hauling a large wooden cross.The man said he was from Virginia.He said he stops along his route to stay and visit with homeless people.

Body A Canadian County public trust has fully granted a $91,202 request from the county’s four public libraries.Members of the Canadian County Library Consortium made a presentation at a special meeting of the Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority this week.

Body Canadian County has $642,423.71 in federal stimulus funds that have not been obligated. That amount is what remains of the $28.8 million American Rescue Plan Act award the county received in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Body John Christopher Holthe of Okarche passed away Oct. 25, 2024.He was born Aug. 12, 1968, in Midwest City. From birth, John faced the challenges of cerebral palsy. Despite these hardships, he persevered and earned both his high school and college diplomas.

Body The historic Canadian County Jail is now weatherproof. Workers with J.T. Chronister Construction completed the task of putting a new roof on the jail.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma fifth- and eighth-grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in summer 2025.

Body Graveside services for George Michael Burdick, a former Minco resident, were held Friday, Oct. 25 at the Lawson Cemetery in Yale, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home of Minco.Mike died Oct. 19, 2024, in Tuttle. He was born Oct. 16, 1959, in Crossett, Ark.

Body Canadian County commissioners on Monday agreed to enact a burn ban for one week.A 3-0 vote passing a burn ban resolution came after El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff spoke to commissioners about existing high fire dangers due to strong winds, high temperatures and dead vegetation.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite taking over the reigns of a run-heavy offense, Rustyn Cook had never experienced a 100-yard rushing game in his high school career.That ended in a must-win game for El Reno High School’s football team.

Body Running like head coach Anthony Klipp called “a man,” El Reno High School freshman Ethan Brooks punched his ticket to the 2024 Class 5A Cross Country Championships in record fashion.