August 2025

Body Three Canadian County lawmen have been recognized for courageous efforts helping others. Sgt. Garrett Wright and Deputies Luke Ellison and Anthony Wright were honored at last week’s Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association annual awards banquet.

Body Court Referee Erin Jones-Slatev has been appointed as a new Canadian County special judge.Canadian County District Judges Paul Hesse and Khristan Strubhar announced the selection of Jones-Slatev to fill the position.

Body El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidge has been awarded the designation of ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

Body Integris Health Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery is hosting an event to explore how technology, culture and mental health intersect for today’s youth.Featuring Joseph Lee, M.D.

Body Schools throughout Canadian County are now back in session for the 2025-26 school year.

Body The August meeting of the Oklahoma Chapter AE of P.E.O. International was hosted by Janice Jensen at a local coffee shop. Other members present were Margaret Price, Ann Zavy, Karen Pappas, Christy Eichholz, Barbara Johnson, Becky Reuter, Anna Rinehart and Janan Fletcher.

Body Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine called the meeting to order.Donna Wehmuller read a devotional titled “The Power of Kindness.

Body Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that Okarche High School’s yearbook program has achieved the Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence 2025 Award at the Gold Level.

Body LAWSUITSCapital One N.A. vs. Debra Jones for $9,254.32 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.Capital One N.A. vs. Lauren Coggin for $2,200.40 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.American Express National Bank vs. Tyler Wiedemann for $6,643.

Body Though it wasn’t pretty according to head coach Bri Michalicka, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team snapped a three-game losing streak last week with a 7-6 win over Putnam City North in extra innings.The win pushed El Reno to 2-6 overall.