August 2025

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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body MUNICIPAL COURTDarien 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.

Body 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.