August 2025

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The 35th Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow-Wow was held at Concho over the weekend.

A parade celebrating the event rolled through downtown El Reno to help kick off the celebration.

When El Reno does well, the Cheyenne and Arapaho do well. 

When the Cheyenne and Arapaho do well, the city of El Reno does well. 

C&A Gov. Reggie Wassana and El Reno Vice Mayor David Black shared those sentiments during a reception last week to honor the C&A.

The occasion was the opening of the 35th Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow-Wow.

The city of El Reno proclaimed August as Oklahoma Indian Nation Month. 

Superintendent Matt Goucher said the upcoming bond issue in support of El Reno Public Schools will address “needs, not wants.”

Goucher made the comments while addressing the El Reno Now audience at last week’s gathering. The $69 million bond issue will be voted on Oct. 14.

The measure requires 60 percent voter approval for passage. 

Goucher said the people of El Reno want what’s best for the children in the community. He said the bond issue would not raise taxes if approved. 

Mayor Steve Jensen, left, applauds as Superintendent Matt Goucher presents Jana Knott with an envelope containing $725.

The money was donated to the El Reno Public Schools Foundation from proceeds raised at the El Reno Now gathering. That’s Jason Looper, president of the foundation, looking on.

A charity golf tournament will directly benefit Canadian County’s child advocacy center. SPM Mathena’s Sixth Annual Two-Person Golf Scramble will be Friday, Sept. 26 at Crimson Creek Golf Course. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

All proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.), which provides a neutral, quiet and caring home environment for child survivors of physical and sexual abuse.

SPM Mathena’s Two-Person Scramble for the C.A.R.T. House is limited to 36 teams.

Emily Beesley is committed to helping grow Oklahoma’s economy - one small business at a time.

Beesley, who was the featured speaker at the July 10 Yukon Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, advises clients across Canadian County and five other counties as a business development adviser with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

MUNICIPAL COURT

Darien Fletcher Mann, El Reno, speeding, $165.

Brian Arnold Jirak, Piedmont, dog at large, $145.

Dylan Bryce Jiminez, Oklahoma City, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

Dakota Sean Adams, Elk City, speeding, $165.

Colby Dean Hudson, El Reno, speeding, $165.

Blake Austin Hillman, El Reno, speeding, $175.

Martin Garcia, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.

Trinity Laine Blackowl, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

Angel Garcia Vaquera, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.

A week after hosting the big boats for Smoke on the Water, Lake El Reno was the site for the 2025 Oklahoma Shootout.

The event was hosted by the Oklahoma City R/C Power Boaters Association and featured scaled replicas of larger speed boats.

The crafts were gas and electric powered.

See Saturday’s edition for complete coverage.