July 2025

Body Charges of animal cruelty have been filed against an El Reno man and woman who authorities said had more than 50 animals living in “deplorable” conditions inside a residence at 1208 S. Hoff. The house has been condemned, officials said.

Body These Canadian County administrative offices will be closed as follows during a move to a temporary location as they prepare for the new courthouse build:Canadian County Treasurer - July 7-10. Will resume normal operations on July 11.Canadian County Clerk - July 15-18.

Body Canadian County Sheriff Chris West was sworn in as the 85th president of the National Sheriffs Association last week. The ceremony took place at the NSA Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Body Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, officially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.

Body A new mural being painted on the back wall of the Redlands Community College gym has been transformed from the sketching phase on June 16 to bright colors.The mural is being painted by Enid artist Tox Murillo and should be completed in a few weeks.

Body John Edward “Jack” Menz Jr., 73, of El Reno, passed away June 27, 2025, in Oklahoma City. A lifelong resident of El Reno, Jack was born Oct. 29, 1951, at the El Reno Sanitarium to Mary Margaret (Maher) Menz and John Edward Menz Sr.

Body Residents protesting a proposed amphitheater on Yukon’s west side heard welcome words when an elected city official said he wouldn’t support bringing the outdoor music venue here.In March, Venu Holding Corp.

Body W.K. “Bill” Wiggins passed away June 24, 2025, at his home with his daughter, Ann, and granddaughter, Lauren by his side.  Bill was born Nov. 12, 1928, to Dr. Carryl and Aletha Wiggins in Exeter, Nebraska.

Body LAWSUITSCitibank N.A. vs. Jennie Leibrock for $7,549.08 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.LVNV Funding LLC vs. Stacey Avary for $956.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Amber Guzman for $1,278.

Body While the end result was a winning campaign, El Reno High School head baseball coach Keith Hill said the short summer season was more about an inner look than the outward product.“About like anything else, I saw some really good things and not so good.