May 2025

Canadian County commissioners are considering the adoption of county building codes. The proposal was discussed at the board’s weekly meeting, but the item was tabled after District 2 Commissioner Lacey Dawson questioned whether the move would be premature.

After receiving guidance from the county’s legal counsel, the first-year commissioner said adopting county building codes is not allowed by state law because Canadian County does not have county planning and zoning.

To the Editor: 

Power of 100 Canadian County is a nonprofit philanthropic organization of compassionate and joyful women committed to helping other nonprofits and charities in our county.

The organization meets four times yearly to celebrate ways we can support each other and give back to our county.

During each meeting, we honor a nominated charity nonprofit with a gift of at least $10,000.

The Redlands Community College Fitness Center is promoting health to the wider El Reno community.

The center isn’t just for students, it’s an affordable wellness facility open to the public and designed to help anyone take control of their health.

For $75 per three-month period, community members can access the college’s Wellness Center, a space outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of free weights.

Redlands students receive free access to the facility as part of their enrollment.

Fresh Anointing Church will host its third annual “After-School Bash” on Saturday, May 10 at Adams Park.

The event will be from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be food and fellowship and prizes to be given away.

Any child who attended preschool through high school this year is invited to attend.

Each child must register and be present to win a prize. 

Pictured are members of the Oklahoma Council for Indian Education's honor society from El Reno High School.

These students have earned at least a 3.9 GPA or higher as well as contributed significantly to the community and have tribal/cultural involvement.

El Reno High School April Students of the Month are  Abraham Scarritt, Violet Scarritt, Sharon Moreno, Antonio Baxcajay, Samantha Curtis, Mason Broadway, Soledad Hernadez Torres and Devon James.

Okarche High School April Students of the Month are Zoe Palmer, Hannah Carnott, Hudson Mueggenborg, Colin Stover, Hartli Ford and Kate Osborn.

Okarche High School April Lion and Lioness honorees are Easton Roby and Scout Payne.

LAWSUITS

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Joshua Rainey for $6,155.03 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ashley Luttrell for $3,636.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ralph Chaney for $1,038.47 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Cody Abbott for $2,243.12 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.