May 2025

The bulls had the early hand over the Cowboys during the 13th Annual Mustache Bash held at the Denny Crump Arena.More than two dozen riders took part in the event.

The El Reno Arts Council will host Art in the Park beginning Saturday, May 31 at Gadberry Park.The events are free and open to all. Art in the Park will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and include art supplies while the materials last.

Webmaster’s note: During production of the May 24 issue, most of the article was inadvertently left out of the paper.

Sacred Heart Catholic School last week dedicated the Castrop Family Outdoor Classroom on the Sacred Heart playground.The Castrop family donated funds that helped with the installation of a shade canopy and four large heavy duty but portable tables.School officials said the outdoor classroom will...

At least two Canadian County administrative offices will have to close over a two-week period in July as they relocate to their temporary home nearby in the former Department of Human Services building.Commissioners are expected to consider approving a resolution to “close specific offices for a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the House Reconciliation Package, also known as President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.”“Passing the House Republicans Reconciliation Package was not just a follow through on our promise to...

MUNICIPAL COURTJames Donald McGinn III, Mustang, speeding, $165.Danny Verdell Smith III, El Reno, speeding, $165.Donald Lee Adams, Oklahoma City, speeding, $245.Cassandra Dawn Poag, El Reno, speeding, $165.Tyler Russell Condulle, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $245.Claire Coyote, El...

WEATHERFORD – Injuries during their senior campaign forced El Reno High School’s Davin Shamblin, Hernan Blanco and Gavin Tinsley to play multiple positions throughout the season.That diversity was on display last week as the trio played for the Large North squad in the 2025 Western Oklahoma...

WEATHERFORD – Calumet High School head coach Cody Thiessen will be the first person to tell you he hates to lose any contest.So what makes taking a 10-1 defeat, his second worst of the 2025 season, hurt any less?

STILLWATER – After having several qualifying events canceled due to weather, like bocce and track, El Reno High School’s team was left with only one sport for the 2025 Special Olympics Summer Games.The Indians would make the most of the opportunity.All eight athletes making the trip medaled for El...