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. Kids will make art they can take home with them.

The schedule will be as follows: June 14 at Lake El Reno, June 28 at Adams Park, July 12 at Frank Knight Park, July 26 at Legion Park and Aug. 2 at Burton Park. 

Webmaster’s note: During production of the May 24 issue, most of the article was inadvertently left out of the paper. It will be reprinted in Sunday’s Tribune.

Redlands Community College recently celebrated the Class of 2025 with the graduation of nearly 200 students during its spring commencement ceremony. The event included a keynote address from Chancellor Sean Burrage, the chief executive officer for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.  

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 inspire students to learn, explore and grow in the beauty of God’s Creation.

“We are so grateful to the Castrop family for their dedication and generosity,” said Holly Eaton. 

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 determined amount of time during the transition to the temporary Canadian County Administration Building.”

Commissioners discussed planned closures during last week’s meeting, but tabled action.

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 advance President Trump’s agenda, it was also necessary for Oklahoma,” said Congressman Lucas.

MUNICIPAL COURT

James 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 Reno, speeding, $175.

Rachel Loraine Shotgun, El Reno, disorderly conduct, $595.

Hunter Long, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.

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 Baseball Coaches Association’s All-Star Games.

“They really showed their diversity and I thought they played well. That’s going to help them if they go to college so they will not be locked into one position,” said El Reno head coach Keith Hill.

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? It happened in an All-Star game.

“It’s not the outcome I wanted but the thing is this was an All-Star game and you are trying to get everyone in the game and at least one at bat.

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 Reno in cornhole, which first debuted in the Special Olympics lineup in 2022.