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. A complete 2025 class schedule can be found on the Canadian County OSU Extension website: https://extension.okstate.edu/county/canadian/master-gardener.html.
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.
Other members attending were Robin White-Mahone, Becky Reuter, Margaret Price, Anna Rinehart, Janan Fletcher and Lindsey Vise.
Vise read minutes from the June meeting, with Pappas giving the treasurer’s report.
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.
Ricketts opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Davis read minutes from the previous meeting, while Fletcher gave the treasurer’s report.
Valenzuela read a selection from Daily Devotionals.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Kari 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.
Destiny Nicole Walls, Yukon, speeding, $165.
Christian Alexander Medrano, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Deangelo Phillip Jenkins, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Stephen Lawrence Potts, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.
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.
Yet when he has his head down working on his boat or being shuttled back and forth between races, the veteran El Reno driver is always listening to the races he can’t see.
“You can tell by the pitch of the motor how many RPMs they’re running if you’re really paying attention. You know when there’s a quick pass being made,” said Miller.
So why such a keen ear?
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.
Bobby is survived by his children, Gavin Gunner Grissom and Jada Jewel Grissom, both of El Reno; father, Bobby Alan Grissom of Hollis; mother, Sandra Jo (Boicourt) Shelter of El Reno; sisters, Crystal Mason, Destiny Alana Potts and Lindsey Denae Shelter, all of El Reno; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bobby was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Beth Gregerson, and friend/brother, Jeremy Potts.
El Reno police took a man into custody after he allegedly fired shots at others during an altercation.
Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said Stephen Tyler Striegel, 39, of El Reno, was arrested on complaints of having an outstanding warrant, being a felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Charges related to the gun incident which occurred around 7:42 on Sunday, July 13 are expected to be forthcoming.
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.
The camp was held in early July at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Health Department Building in El Reno.
The tribal youth gathered to learn a new set of skills, whether it was in videography, photography, podcasting, journalism or content creation.
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.
El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidge said that after the radius of the corner of Sunset and Choctaw was redefined, it was tighter than expected with the sign and the traffic signal. The neon sign was raised to make it more visible.
Cost for the pole change was $14,000 and was paid from The Filling Station’s project budget.
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.
This free, family-friendly event is designed to offer a fun-filled day with essential health services, local resources and activities to help students and parents prepare for the year ahead. Available services and activities will include:
