July 2025

Body Master Gardener training classes start this fall, with many of the lessons taught by Extension specialists from OSU-Stillwater in the field of horticulture. Topics range from entomology to water conservation.

Body Christy Eichholz, president of Chapter AE of International Philanthropic Education Organization, hosted the group’s July meeting at a local coffee shop.Karen Pappas served as co-hostess.

Body The Underwood Club of Oklahoma Home and Community Education met for its July meeting in the home of Vicki Duncan, with Natalia Valenzuela serving as hostess. Other members present were Bernita Davis, Janan Fletcher, Ann Ricketts and Renee’ Schweitzer.

Body MUNICIPAL COURTKari Dale Lacefield, El Reno, disorderly conduct, $595.Brailyn Pfeifer, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.Susana Gonzalez De Sauz, El Reno, dog at large, $145.Jerry Privetts, El Reno, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, $850.

Body With his pit area near the fishing pier at Lake El Reno, Matt Miller has a front row seat of sorts for most passes during the Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races.

Body Bobby Joe Grissom died July 14, 2025, at his home in Maysville. He was born July 3, 1980, in Hollis. He worked as an exterminator and in construction.

Body El Reno police took a man into custody after he allegedly fired shots at others during an altercation.

Body With cameras in hand and curiosity in their hearts, 20 Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal youth spent three days learning the power of storytelling through media during the Cheyenne and Arapaho Visuals and Media Camp.

Body A sign crew uses a crane to hold up a pole and neon sign for The Filling Station last week.The new pole is 10 feet higher than the original pole installed before the visitor centers grand opening.

Body The Canadian County Health Department is inviting families to gear up for the school year at the Ready ... Set ... School! Back to School Bash.The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Canadian County Health Department, 6100 East Highway 6.