April 2025

Body Calumet firefighter Brody Renbarger sprays water on the smoldering remains of a recreational camper that caught fire on the off ramp to Interstate 40 at Exit 115.

Body Canadian County employees with impeccable safety records were recognized this week for their efforts on the job.County District 3 crew members were honored at this week’s commissioners meeting for having no accidents or injuries in the past three years.

Body El Reno will again be invaded by hundreds of young people who will be taking part in the National Land and Range Judging Contest.The contest has become an annual event here over the years, with judging often held at Concho, Fort Reno or area farms.

Body There is so much going on in El Reno in the next couple of weeks, with the biggest event of them all taking place next Saturday, Burger Day! Don’t miss out on the Big Burger and all the fun things El Reno Main Street has planned. So much work goes into this event.

Body American Spirit chapter recently hosted guest speaker Jeff Tice, an architectural industry professional, with support from Computer-Aided Design and Drafting at Canadian Valley Technology Center.

Body American Spirit chapter members Janie Johnson and Jocelyn Roach recently held an art contest at Canadian Valley Technology Center for Skills USA showcasing the theme of Patriotism and Citizenship.Winner of the contest was CV student Issac Strong for his representation of America.

Body Okarche FCCLA members attended the FCCLA State Convention held recently in Tulsa, accompanied by their adviser, Jacqueline Radford.

Body Several Canadian County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Body One of the largest asks pending before the Oklahoma Legislature this session proposes a new OSU College of Veterinary Medicine complex in the hopes of restoring the school’s former glory, meeting a major state workforce need and avoiding the embarrassing calamity of losing...

Body Arkansas became the first state in the nation to prevent health-care conglomerates from operating drugstores here when Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed House Bill 1150 last week.