July 2025

Body The Filling Station at 120 S. Choctaw celebrated a “soft opening” the morning of May 3. Two months later, the level of activity at the restored Route 66 attraction has been rather eye-opening.

Body The Roman Nose sisters, Eryn and Violet prayed the Lord’s Prayer in traditional Native American sign language Wednesday morning at The Filling Station in downtown El Reno.

Body The Power of 100 Canadian County is a group of positive, compassionate, community-minded and generous women dedicated to supporting and making a direct impact in our county.

Body Canadian County appears to be making a significant difference in the lives of children and families involved in the child welfare system.

Body The El Reno High School Band marched into practice mode this week, gearing up to perform during the upcoming school year.Band director Shane Johnson welcomed some 70 members, including those who will perform with the Flag Corps.

Body Redlands Community College introduced Tara Thomas as the new director of Nursing and Allied Health.Thomas brings more than two decades of nursing education leadership and clinical expertise to her new role.

Body LAWSUITSDiscover Bank vs. Garrett Rudkin for $26,212.53 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Kenneth Carr for $31,950.39 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Planet Home Lending LLC vs.

Body Services for Alfred D. Tallbird will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Concho Emergency Response Center.Burial with military honors will follow at the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Alfred died July 25, 2025, at his home in Clinton.

Body Seventeen youth ages 6-10 recently attended a Kids Cooking 101 class in El Reno.Participants received hands-on cooking experience making pancakes, breakfast burritos, sweet Hawaiian mini-burgers, wild-wrapped wieners, English muffin pizzas and ice cream in a bag.

Body Reedy Maples Jr., known affectionately as “Joe” to family and friends, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Arbor House in Mustang. He was 89 years old.A funeral service celebrating Joe’s life will be held at Huber-Benson Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.