November 2024

Body Growing up in a Nazarene Church in Arkansas, Nick Phillips had two constant influences directing him to what he thought would be his future career path – his faith and a love for music.“I felt the calling to be a music worship leader in a church,” said Phillips.

Body A decision on whether to increase the Canadian County sheriff’s base salary as allowed by state statute is expected next week.County commissioners voted 2-1 to table for one week action related to county officers salary range.

Body El Reno will celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Downtown Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, and will follow that up a week later with The Holly Jolly Trolley.Christmas in the Movies is the parade theme for the annual event.

Body It’s officially Christmas time! I think we are the only house in our neighborhood not decorated for Christmas. I’m working on it. I figure Jesus’ birthday isn’t until Dec. 25 so I have some time.

Body The Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority (OEMA) said it has acquired four new compressed natural gas (CNG) waste management vehicles, funded in part by a grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG).

Body As a service to taxpayers, Canadian County Treasurer Jay Arnold is bringing back mobile payment sites for the 2024 tax season.“I am excited to announce our return in offering a more convenient way to pay your property taxes,” Arnold said.

Body A reception celebrating James Elliott’s Eagle Scout achievement will be held Dec. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will be at 1201 SW 27th and is open to all in the community who supported him through his nine-year journey of Scouts.

Body Western Oklahoma students put their imaginations to work designing their own dream playgrounds as part of an engineering design challenge called Design+Do, sponsored by Devon Energy in partnership with Engage Learning.

Body Roblyer Learning Center recently held an essay contest for Red Ribbon Week.Pictured is the winner of the contest, fifth-grader Tahyri Williams.

Body Riverside November Students of the Month, front row from left, Jaxon Merveldt, Valentina Garcia, Sophia Cowherd, Avry Royse, Maddax Lehman, Aubri Maggard, Bailey Ashley and Dwight Carter; back row, Sayler Hileman, Dominick Thompson, Hazel Blakley, Azayla Mitchell, David Hudelson,...