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.
He said he spreads the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who listen.
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.
The librarians told authority trustees their goal is to “bring free education, information and enjoyment to all Canadian County residents” and to “offer services residents have come to expect from larger library systems.”
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.
District Attorney Tommy Humphries, whose office administers the county’s ARPA program, told commissioners he would “follow back up” with them individually to hear their ideas on how to best allocate the remaining funds. ARPA was the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package passed by Congress during the COVID pandemic.
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.
He was known for his sharp wit and sense of humor, writing columns for the SWOSU newspaper and the Altus Times.
John is survived by his sister, Cathy Stone, and his brothers, Otto Holthe Jr. and Sam Holthe.
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.
“The building is safe from any further interior damage and the threat of being demolished,” said Amy Neathery, president of Preservation El Reno and city council representative.
A come-and-go event to celebrate the roof installation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Old County Stables, 214 W. Rogers, just to the east of the jail.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma fifth- and eighth-grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in summer 2025.
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence coordinates the selection of educators from the state to participate in the renowned teacher institute, which is held in and around the restored capital city of 18th-century Virginia.
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. He had lived in the Minco community, later moving to Tuttle. He had been employed in the food service industry.
Mike is survived by his mother, Gertrude Burdick of Edmond; his son, Stephen Roberts of Edmond; brothers, Kendall Burdick of Norman and Erik Burdick of Oklahoma City; and two grandchildren.
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.
Canadian County’s fire chiefs supported having a burn ban in place, Duff said.
“We are in a severe drought,” Duff said. “Today is a very high fire danger. Dry conditions, high temperatures and 45-mile-an-hour gust winds.”
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.
The junior quarterback became the fifth runner this year to eclipse the century mark in a single game with 107 yards and two touchdowns as the Indians climbed back into the playoff picture with a 46-18 victory over John Marshall.
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.
Brooks outkicked a pair of Guymon runners to win the 5A West Regional Championships with a career-best time of 15 minutes, 54.57 seconds over the 5K (3.1-mile) at Moore/Norman Technology Center.
“He ran like a man today,” said Klipp.
